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Yeastie Boys Digital IPA

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🌍 New Zealand · American IPA · One of 364 American IPAs in hopIQ

NZ's first globally distributed craft IPA — citrus and tropical New Zealand hop character in a clean, dry frame. Digital IPA is Yeastie Boys at their most accessible: the beer that opened international doors for Wellington's craft scene.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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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

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

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
hoppy
tropical
floral
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yeastie Boys Digital IPA

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transmission. White head forms quickly and maintains moderate lacing around the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating fine streams of bubbles that sustain visual appeal throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearbright carbonationpersistent foam

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant New Zealand hop character: citrus peel, grapefruit, and stone fruit notes mingle with subtle tropical fruit undertones. A clean malt base provides soft grain support without heaviness, and fermentation is completely neutral, allowing hop character to dominate without any yeast-derived cloudiness masking the profile.

citrus peeltropical fruitgrapefruitclean fermentation

Taste

Entry is crisp and immediate, with citrus and herbal hop bitterness establishing the framework. Mid-palate balances light grain sweetness against dry, resinous hop expression; the 60 IBU sits comfortably without aggressive astringency. Finish remains clean and refreshing, with lingering citric notes and a moderately dry mouthfeel.

citrus-forwarddry hop profilecrisp entrymoderate bitterness

Finish

Medium-short finish with a clean, dry conclusion. Aftertaste echoes citrus and subtle herbal notes without residual sweetness, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

drycitric aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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