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Yeastie Boys Digital IPA

Yeastie Boys
New Zealand·American IPA
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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
PaceA Few
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
tropical
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant New Zealand hop character: citrus peel, grapefruit, and stone fruit notes mingle with subtle tropical fruit undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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

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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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