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Colorado Vixnu Imperial IPA

Cervejaria Colorado
Brazil·Double IPA
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Colorado Vixnu Imperial IPA is a bold and assertive double IPA from Brazil's renowned Cervejaria Colorado, delivering intense hoppy character with substantial malt backbone. This high-alcohol brew showcases complex citrus and pine notes with a warming finish characteristic of the imperial style.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
malty
fruity
orange
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bold pine and resinous hop character, with prominent citrus notes of grapefruit and subtle tropical fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Colorado Vixnu Imperial IPA

◎ Appearance

Vixnu presents a vibrant golden amber hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's well-crafted composition. A thick, creamy white head forms with impressive retention, indicating quality ingredients and proper carbonation levels. The bright, translucent body showcases the beer's clean brewing technique characteristic of Cervejaria Colorado's expertise.

golden amberbright claritythick white headexcellent retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bold pine and resinous hop character, with prominent citrus notes of grapefruit and subtle tropical fruit undertones. Beneath the assertive hop profile, a solid malt backbone emerges with warm alcohol vapors contributing complexity. The aromatic intensity is befitting an imperial IPA, with an inviting yet imposing presence.

pine resincitrus grapefruittropical hopalcohol warmth

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a forceful entry of bitter, hoppy character with citrus and pine flavors coating the mid-section. A substantial malt sweetness provides counterbalance to the aggressive 65 IBU bitterness, allowing tropical fruit nuances to shine through. The 8.5% ABV adds warming spice and body without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

hoppy forwardcitrus pinebitter resinoustropical fruit

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish persists with lingering bitterness and resinous hop character fading gradually. The warming alcohol presence extends the aftertaste, leaving a clean, crisp conclusion that invites another sip.

lingering bitterdry finishwarming alcohol
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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Food Pairing

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About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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

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