Santako
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Santako
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 West Coast IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar West Coast IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, dry, piney character as Santako will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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