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Heart of Darkness Kurtz's Insane IPA

Heart of Darkness Brewery
Vietnam·American IPA
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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.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
hoppyresinoustropical
hoppy
resinous
tropical
piney
citrusy
dank
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bold American hop character with prominent pine and resinous notes layered with tropical fruit aromatics.
also:clean,fruity,herbal
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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.

golden ambercleardense white headwell-carbonated

◌ 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
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 hoppy, resinous, tropical character as Heart of Darkness Kurtz's Insane IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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