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Dank pine resin, orange and grapefruit zest and a hint of peach lead the aroma; the first sip brings more citrus and a little kiss of sweetness, and a dry, firm bitterness closes without overstepping. The body is lean and dry, with a touch of light caramel malt for a sticky, resinous feel. Citra, Simcoe, Columbus and Amarillo do the hop work, building on the brewery's Plasticity, with Amarillo replacing Cascade in the dry hop. Gluten-free.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinouspineycitrusy
resinous
piney
citrusy
hoppy
orange
dank
Aroma
The nose leads with dank pine resin and resinous hop character, layered with bright citrus zest—both orange and grapefruit—and a subtle peach note underneath.
also:peach,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Santako

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and minimal haze. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin, persistent collar with moderate lacing. Carbonation is evident and lively, giving the beer an crisp, inviting visual presence.

pale goldclearfine carbonationthin lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dank pine resin and resinous hop character, layered with bright citrus zest—both orange and grapefruit—and a subtle peach note underneath. A touch of sweet malt provides a soft base, but the aroma remains firmly hop-forward and dry, never cloying.

pine resincitrus zestdankpeachhoppy

◐ Taste

Entry brings a wave of citrus and restrained sweetness before drying considerably across the mid-palate. A light touch of caramel malt anchors the beer with a sticky, resinous texture, while a firm, dry bitterness closes the profile without aggression. The finish remains clean and lean throughout.

citrusydry bitternessresinouscaramel malt

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a clean, dry bitterness and persistent piney resin. A faint peach sweetness fades quickly, leaving a crisp, mineral-like drying sensation on the palate.

drylingering pineclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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What is a West Coast 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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