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21 Ipa

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21A

American IPA

A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong, pale American ale. The balance is hop-forward, with a clean fermentation profile, dryish finish, and clean, supporting malt allowing a creative range of hop character to …

ABV
5.5–7.5%
IBU
40–70
SRM
6–14
Amber to copper
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21B

Specialty IPA

A very pale, hop-forward American IPA variant with a bone-dry finish, very high carbonation, and a restrained bitterness level. Can be suggestive of a sparkling white wine or Champagne. The hop character is modern, and …

ABV
6–7.5%
IBU
20–30
SRM
2–4
Pale straw to gold
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21C

Hazy IPA

An American IPA with intense fruit flavors and aromas, a soft body, smooth mouthfeel, and often opaque with substantial haze. Less perceived bitterness than traditional IPAs but always massively hop-forward.

ABV
6–9%
IBU
25–60
SRM
3–7
Gold to deep gold
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