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Atak Chmielu

Browar Pinta
Poland·American IPA
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Browar Pinta's landmark IPA and the beer that put Polish craft brewing on the map — 'Atak Chmielu' translates as 'Hop Attack'. Aggressively dry-hopped with American hops delivering a burst of citrus, grapefruit, pine and tropical fruit over a clean, balanced malt base with a firm bitter finish. Atak Chmielu introduced West Coast IPA to a generation of Polish craft drinkers.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
piney
malty
Aroma
An assertive and inviting hop-forward nose dominates, with prominent American citrus and grapefruit notes leading the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Atak Chmielu

◎ Appearance

Golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of well-crafted West Coast IPAs. A dense, white head forms upon pour and maintains good retention, indicating proper carbonation and head-forming compounds from quality malt and hops.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

An assertive and inviting hop-forward nose dominates, with prominent American citrus and grapefruit notes leading the charge. Supporting layers of pine, tropical fruit, and clean malt sweetness create balance, while the overall character is vibrant and fresh without any oxidation or off-notes.

citrus-forwardgrapefruitpinetropical fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and grapefruit character that immediately confirms the aggressive dry-hopping. A clean, well-balanced malt foundation provides subtle sweetness and body, preventing the beer from becoming one-dimensional while allowing the hop bitterness to develop progressively through the mid-palate and into a firm, dry finish.

crisp citrusbalancedfirm bitternessdry

◑ Finish

The finish is decidedly dry with a lingering bitter aftertaste that showcases the 65 IBUs in a refined manner. Hop character persists pleasantly without becoming harsh or astringent, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

drylingering bitterclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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Food Pairing

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About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

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

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