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Guerrilla

CRAK Brewery
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🌍 Italy · American IPA · One of 386 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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AWARDS

Silver · 2024
European Beer Star 2024
Silver — European Beer Star 2024
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
piney
resinous
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Guerrilla

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Guerrilla

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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