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Černokostelecký West Coast IPA

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A top-fermented West Coast IPA from the seasonal range of the Kostelec brewery, brewed at 12° from Pilsner and Pale Ale malt and hopped with Chinook, Citra and Simcoe Cryo. Beside it, the permanent range consists of Dešťoffka, Vycpaná vydra, Bílá svině and Černá svině.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter52 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold1
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppyresinouspiney
hoppy
resinous
piney
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus and pine resin from Citra and Simcoe Cryo hops, creating a fresh, vibrant character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Černokostelecký West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright, inviting transparency. A dense white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls with fine, structured lacing. Carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness without agitation.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent head lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus and pine resin from Citra and Simcoe Cryo hops, creating a fresh, vibrant character. Chinook contributes deeper woody and herbal undertones beneath the bright top notes. Light malt sweetness from the Pilsner and Pale Ale base provides a subtle backdrop, allowing the hop complexity to dominate.

citrus forwardpine resinherbal woodyclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with pronounced hop bitterness balanced by moderate malt structure. The mid-palate develops layered hop flavors—resinous pine, citrus zest, and subtle woody spice—while the malt contributes gentle sweetness and body. Bitterness builds gradually and finishes dry, with resinous hop character lingering without harshness.

balanced bitternesscitrus resindry finishmalt restraint

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering hop bitterness and resinous aftertaste. The dry character persists cleanly without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting another sip.

dry aftertastehop persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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