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Cannonball IPA

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🌍 England · American IPA · One of 232 American IPAs in hopIQ

Ein definitives IPA aus England. Simcoe, Centennial und Citra Hopfen liefern intensive Grapefruit-, Kiefernharz- und Mango-Noten mit einem vollmundigen, unverblümt bitteren Finish.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
87%
hop bitterness
63%
citrus
55%
dry
50%
pine
45%
crisp
45%
bodied
25%
tropical
20%
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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 Cannonball IPA

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 Cannonball IPA

Appearance

Cannonball presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a light SRM characteristic of American-style IPAs. A dense, white head forms with good retention, while crisp carbonation creates a visually appetizing presentation.

bright goldencleardense white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive hop character from Simcoe, Centennial, and Citra varieties, delivering prominent grapefruit and tropical fruit notes. Pine resin and mango aromas create layers of complexity, with a clean malt backbone supporting the aromatic profile without distracting sweetness.

grapefruitpine resintropical mangoassertive hops

Taste

The palate opens with bold citrus flavors and immediate bitterness that defines the mid-palate experience. The full body carries intense hop character—grapefruit, pine, and resin notes persist alongside subtle mango sweetness, building to an unapologetic bitter finish.

citrus-forwardintensely hoppyfull-bodiedresinous pine

Finish

The finish is assertively dry with lingering hop bitterness and pine resin character. A clean aftertaste confirms the beer's no-nonsense approach to the IPA style.

drylingering bitternessclean
88
hopIQ score
aroma
89
taste
87
appearance
85
finish
88
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