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Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

Blue Point Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 232 American IPAs in hopIQ

Blue Point's flagship IPA. Zitrus- und tropische Fruchtaromen von amerikanischen Hopfensorten, ein mittlerer Malzkörper und ein sauberes, trockenes bitteres Finish. Die IPA, mit der Long Island Craft-Beer-Trinker aufgewachsen sind.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
87%
citrus
75%
hop bitterness
63%
pine
50%
crisp
50%
tropical
38%
wheat
25%
bodied
25%
floral
13%
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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 Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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 Blue Point Hoptical Illusion

Appearance

Hoptical Illusion displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that demonstrates solid retention. The beer has crisp, steady carbonation visible as a stream of tiny bubbles rising through the glass.

goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive American hop character, leading with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes. Pine and floral undertones add complexity, while subtle grain sweetness provides balance without overwhelming the hop-forward aromatics.

citrus hopstropical fruitpinefloral

Taste

Entry brings immediate hoppy bitterness balanced by a medium malt body that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. Mid-palate showcases grapefruit and citrus flavors with crisp, clean characteristics, while the bitterness builds steadily through the finish.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessgrapefruitcrisp

Finish

The finish is decidedly dry and clean, with lingering bitter notes from the hops that fade smoothly without harshness. This classic IPA conclusion leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dryclean finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
aroma
84
taste
83
appearance
85
finish
80
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