Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of (512) IPA
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for (512) IPA
◎ Appearance
Pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that exhibits solid retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of well-crafted American IPAs.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, with prominent grapefruit and orange leading the charge. Underlying pine and resinous hop character provide complexity, while the organic malt base contributes a subtle grain backbone without any vegetal quality.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and clean with immediate hop character that delivers balanced citrus and grapefruit notes. The mid-palate maintains a firm bitterness with pine and resinous qualities, while medium body supports the hop profile without becoming heavy or cloying.
◑ Finish
The finish is characteristically clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness that fades gracefully without harshness. This proves organic certification and quality don't compromise traditional IPA character.
Food Pairings
What to eat with (512) IPA