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Gusswerk Bio IPA

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Austria's most celebrated organic IPA — 100% organic hops and malt. Hoppy and aromatic with citrus and tropical character. The craft expression that puts Brauhaus Gusswerk on the international organic beer map.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
floral
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered with tropical fruit character reminiscent of passionfruit and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gusswerk Bio IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that adheres steadily to the glass walls. The beer presents fine carbonation with good visual persistence, characteristic of a well-conditioned organic ale.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered with tropical fruit character reminiscent of passionfruit and stone fruit. Beneath these lies a delicate floral character from noble hops, supported by clean, grain-forward malt that doesn't overpower the aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitfloral hop notesclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, refreshing quality and balanced citrus character that carries through the mid-palate without heaviness. Bitterness sits at a moderate 60 IBU, providing structure and dry finish rather than sharp aggression, while the organic malt base contributes subtle sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional.

crispbalanced bitternesscitrus throughoutclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains dry and hoppy with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. The finish length is moderate, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated, inviting another sip.

dryhoppy aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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Food Pairing

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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 hoppy, citrusy, tropical character as Gusswerk Bio IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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