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Vind Heks

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Vind Heks is a fresh West Coast IPA brewed with the Idaho 7 hop. It smells fresh, with clear hop notes and fruity undertones, and the taste brings soft notes of mandarin and marmalade, a balanced bitterness and a dry bite that ends clean and clear. Barley malt and wheat malt carry the hops, which give the beer depth and character.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycleancitrusy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
fruity
orange
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, pronounced hop character dominated by Idaho 7's citrus and resinous notes.
also:wheat,piney
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vind Heks

◎ Appearance

Vind Heks presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a light straw tone. The head forms quickly and maintains fine lacing down the glass, indicating good protein balance and carbonation. The beer displays the pale translucence characteristic of a well-crafted West Coast IPA.

golden, clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, pronounced hop character dominated by Idaho 7's citrus and resinous notes. Mandarin zest and marmalade sweetness emerge beneath the herbaceous layer, supported by a clean, delicate malt foundation. Wheat malt contributes subtle floral undertones that integrate seamlessly with the hop profile.

fresh hop-forwardcitrus, marmaladeherbal, resinous

◐ Taste

The palate strikes an elegant balance between soft citrus sweetness and measured bitterness. Mandarin and subtle orange notes develop on entry, while the mid-palate reveals clean, grainy Malz character that carries the hop bitterness without heaviness. The finish remains dry and crisp with a lingering piney bite that resolves clean.

citrus, orangebalanced bitternessdry, clean

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with a dry, slightly piney quality that fades gradually without astringency. The overall impression is one of clarity and refreshment, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishpiney aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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What is a West Coast 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.

Finding a similar West Coast IPA

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