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Aquifer IPA

Zipline Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · IPA · One of 54 IPAs in hopIQ

A modern IPA named after the aquifer beneath the Great Plains, where Zipline brews in Nebraska. Juicy and hop-forward, with a restrained fruit note underneath. At 55 IBU the bitterness is present but sits inside a beer built for refreshment. 5.3 percent, brewed seasonally.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
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

Firmly 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 IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aquifer IPA

Appearance

Aquifer IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent transparency and a fine, persistent white head. The beer shows lively carbonation throughout, with a delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The clarity and visual crispness signal a well-executed modern IPA.

golden, clearfine white headbright carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent hop character—citrus zest and subtle tropical fruit notes emerge immediately. Beneath the forward hops lies a clean, understated malt base that grounds the profile without competing. A light, fresh quality dominates, with no harsh alcohol or oxidative notes.

citrus, tropical hopsclean malt backdropfresh, inviting

Taste

The palate opens juicy and hop-driven, with citrus and stone fruit flavors playing across the mid-palate. The 55 IBU bitterness arrives with presence but remains restrained, integrating smoothly rather than dominating. The beer maintains a crisp, refreshing character throughout, with a light body that emphasizes drinkability over heaviness.

juicy hop flavormoderate bitternessrefreshing, clean finish

Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with hop bitterness lingering gently on the palate without overstaying. A light fruitiness fades into a crisp, clean aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, hoppyquick fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Aquifer IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Aquifer IPA

About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

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

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