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Czarna Owca IPA

Browar Czarna Owca
Poland·American IPA
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Browar Czarna Owca's flagship IPA — hop-forward with American varieties delivering citrus, tropical and piney character over a balanced malt base with a firm, resinous bitter finish. The Black Sheep IPA is the brewery's statement: unapologetically craft in a country that runs on pale lager. Well-hopped and precisely brewed from the Silesian mountains.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
tropical
piney
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant American hop character with prominent citrus and pine notes leading the charge.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Czarna Owca IPA

◎ Appearance

Czarna Owca IPA presents a bright golden to amber hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that demonstrates solid retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour that signals the beer's craft quality.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant American hop character with prominent citrus and pine notes leading the charge. Tropical fruit esters and subtle herbal undertones complement the aromatic profile, while the malt base provides a gentle bready foundation that keeps the hop character grounded.

citrus-forwardpineytropicalherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus and tropical fruit flavors that showcase quality American hop selection. The mid-palate maintains excellent balance between hoppy bitterness and restrained malt sweetness, delivering complexity without overwhelming the palate. The finish transitions into a firm, resinous bitterness that defines this as a true hop-driven IPA.

citrus-drivenbalancedresinous bitternesshop-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry with a lingering resinous bite that gradually fades, leaving behind pleasant herbal and pine notes. Clean and crisp on the aftertaste without any cloying sweetness, encouraging another sip.

drycleanlingering resin
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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

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