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 Garden 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 Garden IPA
◎ Appearance
Garden IPA displays a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The lively carbonation is evident through a steady stream of fine bubbles, creating an inviting visual presentation characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit notes, accented by prominent pine and resinous hop character from its American and New Zealand hop blend. Floral and herbal undertones emerge beneath the assertive hop aromatics, with a clean, dry-hopped intensity that exemplifies contemporary IPA sensibilities.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with crisp citrus and hoppy bitterness that immediately engages the taste buds, transitioning into substantial pine and resinous notes mid-palate. A subtle malty sweetness provides balance and body, while the firm 65 IBU bitterness remains clean and well-integrated without astringency, creating a harmonious hop-forward experience.
◑ Finish
The finish is distinctly dry with lingering herbal and pine notes that fade gracefully, leaving a clean palate with a pleasant hop-driven aftertaste. The 6.5% ABV allows the finish to feel crisp and refreshing rather than warming.
Food Pairings
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