HOPIQ FACEOFF
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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Lido if you want a beer with more presence and grip,
Nor'Hop if you want something lighter and more approachable.
Both hit the same IBU mark at 38, but that extra 0.9% ABV in Lido gives it noticeably more body and staying power on the palate. Nor'Hop trades that weight for drinkability—it's the one you can knock back without thinking twice. Neither is better; it's about whether you're settling in or moving through.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 1
Sweetness
Δ 4
Situations
In words
Lido
Lido has real substance to it. There's a malt backbone that actually sits in your mouth, making the hop bitterness feel more integrated rather than sharp. The citrus notes are clean but restrained, almost like grapefruit skin rather than juice. It's got a slight resinous finish that lingers just long enough to feel intentional.
Nor'Hop
Nor'Hop is leaner and snappier. The hops are brighter here—more floral, less heavy—and they cut through without any malt cushioning to soften them. It's crisp in a way that makes you want another sip immediately. There's an almost tea-like quality to the finish, dry and clean, which keeps it from feeling thin despite the lower alcohol.
See what fits your taste
hopIQ scores every beer against your palate, not the average drinker's.
Build your Beer DNABoth are
Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 48 vs 48 · Δ 0
Bitterness
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 5
Only Lido
Shared character
Only Nor'Hop