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A West Coast IPA at 6.5% ABV with citrus, tropical fruit and a touch of pine. Sunburn is hopped with Mosaic, Strata and Citra, a trio behind its flavour. It is part of the one-off series of Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, in Zeeland, the brewery Kees Bubberman opened in 2015 after his years as a brewer at Emelisse.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
piney
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by tropical fruit and citrus notes, with Mosaic, Strata and Citra hops working in concert to deliver a fragrant, juicy character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunburn

◎ Appearance

Sunburn presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that builds readily on the pour. Carbonation is lively and visible, supporting a delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The beer has the clean, bright appearance characteristic of a well-executed West Coast IPA.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by tropical fruit and citrus notes, with Mosaic, Strata and Citra hops working in concert to deliver a fragrant, juicy character. Ripe stone fruit and hints of grapefruit zest sit alongside subtle pine undertones that add depth without overshadowing the hop-forward profile. Subtle grainy Malz notes provide a gentle foundation without intruding on the aromatics.

tropical fruitcitrus zestfloral Edelhopfensubtle pine

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and bright, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors taking center stage across the palate. The mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness—measured at 60 IBU—that integrates smoothly with the fruity character rather than dominating it. A light, dry quality emerges toward the swallow, with a whisper of pine and herbal hop character providing structure without harsh edges.

citrus forwardtropical sweetnessintegrated bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and subtle pine notes that fade gradually. A gentle bitterness persists in the aftertaste without becoming astringent or harsh.

drycitrus fadelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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 West Coast IPA

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What is a West Coast 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 West Coast IPA

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

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