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Wild Heaven Sunburst IPA

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Wild Heaven's flagship American IPA — 6.5% ABV (brewery does not publish IBU), seven-hop bill (Talus, Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic, Amarillo, Cascade, Chinook) delivering tropical and citrus character over a modest malt spine. The hop-forward core beer, canned year-round. The Atlanta brewery's IPA answer that doesn't lock in either West Coast or hazy.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
orange
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—ripe orange peel and grapefruit—layered beneath tropical fruit impressions of peach and subtle stone fruit.
also:floral,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wild Heaven Sunburst IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow hue with bright clarity and fine, white head that settles to a delicate ring. The carbonation is lively, visible as steady streams of small bubbles rising through the glass. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance without haziness despite its tropical hop character.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—ripe orange peel and grapefruit—layered beneath tropical fruit impressions of peach and subtle stone fruit. Bright Citra and Galaxy hops contribute floral and piney undertones that suggest a balanced approach between juice-forward and classic IPA aromatics. Beneath the hop intensity, a clean malt base emerges without distracting sweetness.

citrus, orange peeltropical stone fruitfloral, bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean citrus bite and tropical hop character that coats the tongue without overwhelming. Mid-palate reveals a modest malt sweetness that provides structure and prevents the beer from becoming thin, while the seven-hop blend delivers a dry, lingering bitterness that builds gradually. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with no heavy aftertaste or astringency.

citrus-forwarddry, cleanmodest malt backbone

◑ Finish

A medium-length, dry finish with persistent hop bitterness that remains pleasant and inviting rather than harsh. The aftertaste leans toward citrus and subtle peach, fading cleanly without residual sweetness.

dry, crisplingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

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

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.

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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

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