HOPIQ FACEOFF
89%
Overall similarity
HOPIQ TAKE
Gamma Ray APA if you want a brighter, more assertive hop bite, Heathen APA if you want something smoother and more balanced. Both sit at 5–5.4% ABV with identical 38 IBUs, so the real difference is in how Beavertown leans into citrus snap versus Northern Monk's rounder malt backbone. It's not a clash—it's the difference between a hop showcase and a hop conversation.
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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH
Pick Gamma Ray APA when…
Pick Heathen APA when…
SIDE BY SIDE
| Gamma Ray APA | Heathen APA | |
| ABV | 5.4% | 5% |
| Bitterness | Noticeably bitter | Noticeably bitter |
| Colour | Golden | Golden |
| Style | American Pale Ale | American Pale Ale |
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
WHAT IT TASTES OF
Both beers
STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT
TASTING NOTES
✦Bitterness, body, sweetness and carbonation are AI-derived from style and flavour