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Wrench

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SingleSpeed's everyday IPA — clean, citrusy and well-balanced with a firm hop backbone. Named with the same tool-and-cycling vocabulary the brewery uses throughout its lineup. A reliable, well-made American IPA for the Cedar Falls and Des Moines craft crowd.

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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—orange peel and grapefruit dominate the initial impression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wrench

◎ Appearance

Wrench presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, effervescent carbonation. The head forms with modest density and maintains reasonable retention, leaving fine lacings on the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenclearcrisp carbonationfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—orange peel and grapefruit dominate the initial impression. Clean malt provides a subtle foundation without overshadowing the hop-forward character, while the overall aroma remains fresh and inviting without yeast-derived esters.

citrus-forwardorange peelclean malthop intensity

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and well-structured, with citrus flavors carrying through the entry and mid-palate. A firm, measured bitterness builds steadily without aggression, supported by light malty sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The finish is dry and balanced, never harsh.

citrus bitefirm bitternessbalanceddry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with lingering hop bitterness and a clean, refreshing dryness. The overall impression is crisp and straightforward—a beer designed for easy repeatability rather than complexity.

drylingering bitternessrefreshing
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
74
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

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

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