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Atak Chmielu

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🌍 Poland · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
dry
60%
tropical
60%
piney
60%
bitter
60%
clean
30%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
malty
30%
orange
30%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Atak Chmielu

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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
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