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Heart of Darkness Kurtz's Insane IPA

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🌍 Vietnam · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

The flagship. A bold, resinous American IPA with tropical fruit and pine from American hops. Brewed with conviction in HCMC's sticky heat — as intense as the city itself.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
tropical
60%
piney
60%
citrusy
60%
bitter
60%
clean
30%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
herbal
30%
refreshing
30%
light
30%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Heart of Darkness Kurtz's Insane IPA

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heart of Darkness Kurtz's Insane IPA

Appearance

A vibrant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The beer displays a dense, white head with impressive retention, topped with fine carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation.

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Aroma

The nose is dominated by bold American hop character with prominent pine and resinous notes layered with tropical fruit aromatics. Citrus and grapefruit notes emerge alongside subtle grain undertones, creating a complex and intensely aromatic profile.

pine-forwardcitrustropical fruitresinous

Taste

Entry brings immediate hop-driven bitterness balanced by medium body and crisp malt backbone. The mid-palate develops layers of grapefruit and citrus with persistent pine resin, leading to a well-structured bitterness that remains intense without overwhelming.

hoppybittercitrus-forwardpiney

Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness and resinous notes that persist pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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