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 Alaskan 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 Alaskan IPA
◎ Appearance
Alaskan IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity that showcases the beer's clean brewing process. A white, moderately thick head forms with good retention, supported by crisp carbonation that creates fine, persistent bubbles.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright Cascade and Centennial hop character with pronounced citrus peel and pine aromatics. Clean, herbal notes emerge underneath, with subtle floral undertones complementing the crisp, glacial water-derived foundation that prevents any murky or oxidized character.
◐ Taste
Entry brings immediate grapefruit and pine hop flavors with a balanced malt sweetness providing subtle backbone. The mid-palate maintains the citrus-forward profile while building a firm bitterness that integrates seamlessly, with spicy herbal notes adding complexity without overwhelming the clean hop expression.
◑ Finish
The finish is notably dry and crisp, with lingering pine and citrus bitterness that persists cleanly on the palate. No harsh astringency or cloying sweetness remains—just a precise, satisfying bitter aftertaste characteristic of quality West Coast IPA brewing.
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