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Bereta IPA

Bereta Brewing Co.
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🌍 Romania · American IPA · One of 373 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
resinous
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bereta IPA

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bereta IPA

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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