Miss California
Miss California is the Imperial IPA in the Freigeist range, standing next to historical German styles such as Gose and Lichtenhainer. Freigeist Bierkultur is the experimental offshoot of the Cologne brewpub Braustelle, with brewers Peter Esser and Sebastian Sauer behind it, and works without a brewery of its own.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Miss California
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.
About Imperial IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, full-bodied, citrusy character as Miss California will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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