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Bereta IPA

Bereta Brewing Co.
Romania·American IPA
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Bereta IPA from Romania proves that hop-forward American IPA belongs nowhere and everywhere at once. Clean and dry, with Citrus and pine resin riding over a light, almost neutral malt backbone — the hops get all the attention at 55 IBU. At 6.2%, it's assertive without being exhausting, the kind of beer that makes you lean forward for another sip.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered over a pronounced pine-resin backbone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bereta IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and bright, translucent brilliance. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing with each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a sustained visual presence throughout the tasting.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered over a pronounced pine-resin backbone. The hop aromatics are direct and clean, with no muddying from fermentation esters or oxidation. A subtle neutral malt base allows the Edelhopfen character to dominate without distraction.

citrus zestpine resinclean hop characterneutral malt base

◐ Taste

Citrus and pine ride the palate from entry through mid-palate with focused bitterness that sits comfortably at 60 IBU—assertive without harshness. The malt foundation is deliberately light and almost transparent, offering just enough structure to frame the resinous hop profile. The beer finishes dry with a bracing, crisp quality that invites another sip.

citrus-forwardresinous bitedry palatebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering pine and citrus notes fading to a pleasant, bone-dry sensation. No cloying sweetness or heavy malt character intrudes; the aftertaste remains refreshing and hop-driven to the end.

dry finishlingering hopsrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Bereta IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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