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Tasting Notes

This is a straightforward American IPA, so expect a nose built around citrus peel, tropical fruit, and a thread of resinous pine. On the palate, bitterness is the backbone — firm but not punishing — with flavors of grapefruit, mango, and a light biscuit malt underneath that keeps things grounded. The body is medium, dry enough to let the hops stay front and center. The finish lingers with a clean bitterness that fades slowly. I don't have specific tasting notes on this particular beer, so this reflects what the style typically delivers at this ABV.

About the Brewery

I don't have reliable information on Third Barrel Brewing in my knowledge base, so I can't confirm their location, founding date, or lineup without risking invented details.

Food Pairings

American IPAs at this weight pair well with spicy foods because hop bitterness cuts through heat cleanly — think buffalo wings or Thai green curry. A sharp aged cheddar works because its fat and salt balance the resinous bitterness. Burgers with caramelized onions and gruyère find a natural counterpart in the malt backbone here. Fish tacos dressed with lime crema echo the citrus notes already present in the hop profile.

Style Guide

The American IPA is defined by aggressive hop character — citrus, tropical fruit, pine, and resin — riding on a moderate malt base that exists mainly to support rather than compete. Bitterness levels are high relative to most styles, though the modern trend has softened some examples toward juicy and hazy variations. It grew out of the English IPA tradition but diverged sharply in the late 1980s and 1990s through American craft breweries who leaned into domestic and West Coast hop varieties. What separates it from a Double IPA is restraint — lower ABV, less malt, and bitterness that challenges without overwhelming.