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Denali Brewing Twister Creek IPA

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Denali's flagship IPA named after Twister Creek near Talkeetna. Centennial and Simcoe hops with citrus, pine and tropical fruit in a clean, full-bodied frame. Twister Creek IPA is Alaska's base-camp beer — the reward for climbers returning from Denali.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
piney
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent Centennial and Simcoe hop character, offering bright citrus zest and distinctive grapefruit notes layered with herbal pine undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Denali Brewing Twister Creek IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that demonstrates solid retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation that signals freshness and quality.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headvibrant

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent Centennial and Simcoe hop character, offering bright citrus zest and distinctive grapefruit notes layered with herbal pine undertones. Subtle floral hop complexity and hints of tropical fruit emerge as the beer warms, while a clean malt base provides gentle caramel support without dominating.

citrus zestpinegrapefruitherbal floral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive citrus and grapefruit character that immediately engages the taste buds, complemented by tropical fruit notes and subtle spice from the hop profile. The full body carries a clean malt sweetness with light caramel notes through the mid-palate, building toward a pronounced, satisfying bitter finish that lingers pleasantly.

citrus forwardhoppy bitterfull-bodiedtropical

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness and herbal pine notes that persist without harshness. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, making this the ideal reward beer it claims to be.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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 American IPA

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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

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