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Cruisin'

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Classic West Coast flavours of pine and resin, joined by the fruitiness of the newest generation of IPAs and a fresh bitterness: Cruisin' is a West Coast-inspired American IPA at 6.5% ABV. Five American hops go in: Bravo, Centennial, Strata, Mosaic and Simcoe. The balance of bitter, sweet, dry and fruity makes it very easy to keep drinking.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
resinouspineyfruity
resinous
piney
fruity
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced pine and resin notes from the American hop blend, immediately establishing the beer's West Coast character.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cruisin'

◎ Appearance

Cruisin' presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, vigorous head that settles into a persistent collar. The carbonation is lively without being aggressive, leaving fine lacing as the glass empties. The pour is clean and inviting, typical of a well-balanced West Coast IPA.

pale goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced pine and resin notes from the American hop blend, immediately establishing the beer's West Coast character. Beneath this foundation, ripe stone fruit and citrus aromatics emerge, adding brightness and complexity to the resinous base. A subtle herbaceous dryness rounds out the profile, with clean malt support in the background.

pine resinstone fruitcitrusherbaceous

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with piney and resinous flavors taking the lead across the palate. Mid-palate brings balanced fruitiness—apricot and peach notes integrate smoothly with the bitter backbone, while a dry, clean sweetness prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. The 60 IBU bitterness lingers without harshness, creating an easy-drinking finish that invites the next sip.

resinous hopstone fruitclean bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with a lingering piney dryness that gradually fades to a subtle malt sweetness. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, with no harsh edges or clinging bitterness.

medium-lengthdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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 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 resinous, piney, fruity character as Cruisin' will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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