Deep Ellum IPA
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Tasting Notes
The aroma leads with citrus peel and pine resin, backed by a light bready malt base that keeps things grounded. On the palate, grapefruit and tropical fruit notes come forward before a firm, resinous bitterness takes over mid-sip. The body is medium, substantial enough to carry the hops without feeling heavy. The finish is dry and moderately bitter, with the pine character lingering longest.
About the Brewery
Deep Ellum Brewing Company is based in Dallas, Texas, founded in 2011 in the historic Deep Ellum neighborhood, a district long associated with music and arts culture in the city. They built a strong regional following on the strength of this IPA alongside their Dallas Blonde, and have grown into one of the more prominent craft operations in North Texas. Their lineup spans approachable gateway beers to more adventurous releases, and they've maintained solid distribution across the state.
Food Pairings
The resinous bitterness here cuts well through the fat in a classic cheeseburger, making it a natural match. Spicy chicken wings work because the hop bitterness mirrors and moderates the heat rather than fighting it. A sharp aged cheddar or pepper jack pulls out the citrus notes in the beer and gives the bitterness something to push against. Fish tacos with a lime crema are a strong option too, since the citrus character in the hops echoes the bright, acidic toppings without overwhelming the delicate fish.
Style Guide
The American IPA emerged from the craft brewing movement of the 1980s and 90s, built around aggressive use of American hop varieties like Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook that deliver citrus, pine, and resin rather than the earthy, floral character of English hops. ABV typically falls between 6% and 7.5%, with a medium-to-full body and enough malt backbone to keep the beer from tasting hollow, but not so much that it competes with the hops. It sits distinctly between the more restrained English IPA and the haze-forward New England IPA, which trades bitterness for soft, juicy hop expression.