Dry and firmly bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Cold Pizza
◎ Appearance
Cold Pizza presents a brilliantly clear, pale golden straw color with excellent transparency. A fine white head forms on the pour and maintains steady retention, laying down delicate lacing along the glass. The carbonation is crisp and active, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the translucent body.
◌ Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by vibrant Pacific Northwest and West Coast hop character. Ripe citrus notes—grapefruit and orange zest—blend with fresh pine resin and a subtle backdrop of tropical fruit. The overall impression is bright and assertive, with minimal malt contribution and no yeast-derived complexity.
◐ Taste
The palate opens clean and snappy, with a lager-like crispness that keeps the beer lean and refreshing despite its hop intensity. Assertive bittering runs through the middle, supported by a clean, unobtrusive malt backbone that never becomes heavy or sweet. Citrus and herbal hop notes persist alongside the bitterness without overwhelming balance.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry and snappy, with a lingering citrus zest and a satisfying bitter edge that tapers gradually. No residual sweetness or heaviness remains, only a clean, hop-driven aftertaste that invites the next sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Cold Pizza
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Cold Pizza
About Cold IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Cold 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 Cold IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Cold Pizza will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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