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Guerrilla

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CRAK's award-winning flagship — Silver at European Beer Star 2024, first place at Brussels Beer Challenge 2023. An explosion of tropical fruit from Citra and Mosaic hops: mango, pineapple, grapefruit and a clean resinous backdrop. Guerrilla is the beer that put CRAK on Italy's craft beer map: a benchmark American IPA at 5.8% that demonstrates why Campodarsego has become a heartland of Italian hop-forward brewing.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
European Beer Star 2024
★Silver — European Beer Star 2024
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
clean
fruity
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with an assertive tropical fruit assault: ripe mango and pineapple lead, followed by grapefruit zest and a resinous pine backbone.
also:citrusy,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Guerrilla

◎ Appearance

Guerrilla presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with consistent lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence that befits its hoppy character.

bright goldenclean and clearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with an assertive tropical fruit assault: ripe mango and pineapple lead, followed by grapefruit zest and a resinous pine backbone. Behind the hop intensity lies a clean, subtle malted grain foundation that never overshadows the aromatic complexity.

tropical mango, pineapplegrapefruit, pine resinclean noble-hop character

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and fruit-forward, with Citra and Mosaic hops delivering layered tropical and citrus notes—orange, grapefruit, and stone fruit character. Mid-palate bitterness is moderate and clean, with a resinous quality that balances the fruit without becoming harsh or astringent.

juicy tropical fruitmoderate citrus bitternessresinous, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering hop resin and a subtle orange pith character. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a crisp, thirst-quenching aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry, refreshinglingering hop resin
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
86
Finish
84
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 tropical, hoppy, resinous character as Guerrilla will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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