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Wavelength

Equilibrium Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 387 American IPAs in hopIQ

Wavelength is a 6.5 % IPA whose name refers to the distance between two peaks of a wave, a nod to the Photon family. Oats and white wheat form a soft base; Simcoe and Mosaic go into the whirlpool, and the dry hop uses Mosaic and Citra in a two-to-one ratio to bring out berry notes. It pours bright yellow with aromas of citrus and stone fruit, and tastes of mango and mixed berries before a light, refreshing finish.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wavelength

◎ Appearance

Wavelength presents a bright, clear yellow hue with excellent transparency. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, displaying fine Schaumkleiden as it settles. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, contributing to a lively, inviting presentation.

bright yellowclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent citrus and stone fruit notes, driven by the Mosaic and Citra dry hop combination. Mango aromatics emerge alongside hints of mixed berry, creating a fruity, approachable profile. The oats and white wheat base contribute a soft, subtle maltiness that frames rather than dominates the hop character.

citrusstone fruitmangoberry notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, mango and mixed berries take center stage, with the soft Malz foundation of oats and white wheat providing a smooth, almost creamy substrate. The 60 IBU bitterness arrives as a measured, balancing element rather than an aggressive force, integrating cleanly with the fruit-forward character. Body remains medium and approachable throughout.

mangoberry-forwardbalanced bitternesssoft Malz

◑ Finish

The finish is light and refreshing, with residual berry and citrus notes lingering briefly before a clean fade. No harshness or lingering astringency remains, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

cleanrefreshinglight finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wavelength

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Wavelength

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same flavor character as Wavelength will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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