Hop Project vs Monumental IPA: Which Should You Drink?

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Hop Project

Yazoo Brewing Company

United States · American IPA

hopIQ rank #404

89%

Overall similarity

side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Monumental IPA

Port City Brewing Company

United States · American IPA

HOPIQ TAKE

Hop Project if you want a brighter, more aromatic IPA that leans citrus-forward, Monumental IPA if you want something with a touch more malt backbone and restraint. Both sit at nearly identical stats—6.5% and 6.3% ABV, both 60 IBU—so the difference is really in execution and philosophy. Yazoo's Hop Project feels like they're showing off the hops themselves; Port City's Monumental feels like a more measured, balanced take on the style. Neither will disappoint, but the vibe is distinctly different.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Hop Project when…

→You want to taste the actual hops—this is a hop showcase
→You're in the mood for something bright and energizing, not contemplative
→You like IPAs that feel alive and crisp on the palate

Pick Monumental IPA when…

→You want an IPA that's easier to drink multiple rounds of—it won't fatigue you
→You prefer balance and subtlety over hop aggression
→You're looking for a gateway IPA that doesn't assault your palate

SIDE BY SIDE

	Hop Project	Monumental IPA
ABV	6.5%	6.3%
Bitterness	Strongly bitter	Strongly bitter
Colour	Golden	Amber
Style	American IPA	American IPA
Origin	United States	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

11 shared · 2 distinct

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STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

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TASTING NOTES

Hop Project

HoppyCleanCrisp

Hop Project hits you immediately with this bright, almost tropical fruit character—think grapefruit pith and a flash of lime zest on the front. It's dry without being astringent, and there's a clean, grassy undertone that keeps it from feeling heavy despite the 6.5% ABV. The finish is quick and snappy, which is exactly what you want when you're chasing that hop-forward experience. This is the beer that makes you notice what's in the glass.

Monumental IPA

HoppyCitrusyClean

Monumental IPA is quieter in the glass—less showy, but more deliberate. There's definitely citrus here, but it's backed by this subtle caramel sweetness that grounds the whole thing. The bitterness is present at 60 IBU but feels integrated rather than aggressive, like it's part of the beer's architecture instead of its headline. It drinks smooth for an IPA, almost approachable, which is either exactly what you want or not quite enough depending on your mood.

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