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A modern American IPA with a West Coast heart and hazy-era polish. Piney and resinous up front — think grapefruit pith and pine tar — over a crackling malt spine that keeps things upright. Aggressively hopped but never sloppy: Combover shows Schilling's Alpine-lager reputation was hiding a serious hop pedigree.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
piney
resinous
Aroma
Pine and resin dominate the nose, anchored by grapefruit pith and a subtle tar-like depth.
also:orange,floral
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Combover

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber with a soft turbidity characteristic of the style. A dense, creamy head forms and clings to the glass with good retention, leaving distinct lacing on the descent. Bright carbonation is visible throughout.

golden-amberhazycreamy headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

Pine and resin dominate the nose, anchored by grapefruit pith and a subtle tar-like depth. Beneath sits a solid malt backbone—biscuity and clean—that prevents the hops from becoming one-dimensional. Light floral and citrus notes round out the profile without perfume.

piney, resinousgrapefruit pithbiscuit maltcitrus, floral

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and assertively hopped, with pine and bitter orange hitting immediately over a substantial malt frame. Mid-palate reveals tropical undertones—stone fruit and light citrus sweetness—that keep pace with the lingering bitterness. The finish dries considerably, leaving a clean, slightly woody bitterness without harshness.

piney, bittertropical fruitfull-bodied maltdry finish

◑ Finish

Long, dry aftertaste with persistent pine and mild citrus notes. The bitterness fades gracefully into a clean resinous echo.

long, dryresinous echo
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 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.

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