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Croma

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Croma is an IPA inspired by modern West Coast examples and built on two well-known American hops used in several forms. The dry hopping is split into two additions, not to double the dose but to improve extraction. The beer is dry, bitter and clear, with ripe yellow fruit and citrus and with herbal and floral impressions.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruityfloral
hoppy
fruity
floral
herbal
citrusy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and citrus notes characteristic of modern West Coast brewing.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Croma

◎ Appearance

Croma presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer exhibits bright, clean carbonation with crisp lacing that adheres well to the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and citrus notes characteristic of modern West Coast brewing. A supporting layer of herbal and floral impressions rounds out the aromatic profile, with noble hop character evident throughout.

ripe yellow fruitcitrus zestherbal floralsnoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and dry with upfront citrus and stone fruit flavors. The mid-palate develops a measured bitterness of 60 IBU that integrates seamlessly without overwhelming; herbal and floral nuances persist alongside the fruit character. The finish is dry and crisp.

drycitrus-forwardbalanced bitternessherbal finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering herbal and citrus notes fading gradually. No harsh astringency or lingering roughness detracts from the experience.

clean dry finishherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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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About West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, hoppy, bitter character as Croma will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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