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Hobgoblin IPA

Wychwood Brewery
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 361 American IPAs in hopIQ

Hobgoblin IPA arrives pale golden with orange glints. The nose opens on tropical and citrus notes, fresh and inviting. On the palate, hops, grapefruit and honey build into layers of fruit. The finish is juicy rather than harsh, leaving a zesty bitterness that lingers without overwhelming. American hop character at a restrained strength — approachable across a long evening.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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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 malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
orange
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hobgoblin IPA

Appearance

Pale golden hue with distinct orange glints catches the light with clarity and brightness. The beer presents itself with good carbonation and stable foam retention, building a fine white head that clings to the glass as you drink.

pale goldenorange glintsbright clarityfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with fresh tropical fruit and citrus notes that arrive clean and inviting, without aggressive hop character. Gentle honey undertones emerge beneath the fruit, creating a layered and approachable bouquet that draws you in rather than overwhelming the senses.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardhoney sweetnessfresh, clean nose

Taste

The palate opens with juicy, layered fruit character—tropical and grapefruit notes interweave with restrained hoppy bitterness and underlying honey. Mid-palate development builds gradually, maintaining balance between fruit sweetness and crisp hop definition without harshness or astringency.

grapefruitjuicy fruitbalanced bitternesshoney notes

Finish

The finish is zesty and lingering, leaving a clean, dry bitterness that persists without becoming overwhelming. Refreshing crisp character carries through to the aftertaste, making this beer approachable across extended consumption.

zesty finishclean drynesspersistent but restrained
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
79
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hobgoblin 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 Hobgoblin 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 tropical, citrusy, juicy character as Hobgoblin IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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