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Wild Heaven Sunburst IPA

Wild Heaven Beer
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 364 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
orange
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wild Heaven Sunburst IPA

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 Wild Heaven Sunburst IPA

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 hoppy, tropical, citrusy character as Wild Heaven Sunburst IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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