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Wild Cat IPA

Fat Cat Brewery
United Kingdom·IPA
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Citra and Mosaic hops give Wild Cat IPA a clearly hoppy character. At 6.0% it is stronger than anything in the brewery's six-beer core range, and the Fat Cat pub lists it among the ales it sells in tappits and polypins.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—tangerine and pink grapefruit dominate immediately, backed by subtle earthy and herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Cat IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright pale gold with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and retains well, clinging to the glass in fine lacing. A crisp, inviting pour that signals the freshness within.

pale goldbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus—tangerine and pink grapefruit dominate immediately, backed by subtle earthy and herbal undertones. A faint funkiness emerges beneath, adding complexity without overwhelming the clean hop character.

tangerine, grapefruitherbal, earthysubtle funk

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and snappy, with citrus flavors unfolding across the palate. Mid-palate balances the hop bitterness (38 IBU) with a delicate malt sweetness, keeping the beer approachable despite its assertiveness. The funkiness adds a dry, slightly peppery edge that prevents monotony.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and quick, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle bitterness. Refreshingly light, it invites another sip rather than lingering heavily.

crisp departurerefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

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

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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.

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