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Clint Eastcoast IPA

Hornbeer
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🌍 Denmark · East Coast IPA · One of 1 East Coast IPAs in hopIQ

Clint Eastcoast IPA from Hornbeer presents itself in a hazy, light golden pour—a hallmark of the East Coast style. The fruit runs generous: peach, mango, and citrus notes anchor the top, while a fresh hop character keeps everything bright and alive. Bitterness stays restrained, allowing the aromatic profile to hold centre stage rather than assert itself through sharp edges. The dry hop treatment is clean and pronounced, lifting the beer into a territory where fruitiness and herbal freshness feel balanced rather than competing. This is an IPA built for the late afternoon or casual evening, when you want complexity without confrontation.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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 malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another East Coast IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
herbal
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clint Eastcoast IPA

Appearance

Clint Eastcoast pours a hazy, light golden body—characteristic of the East Coast IPA aesthetic. The cloudiness from suspended yeast and hop material creates a soft, diffuse appearance that catches light warmly. Head retention is moderate, with fine bubbles clinging to the glass in delicate patterns.

hazy goldenfine carbonationmoderate lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with stone fruit—ripe peach and mango—layered beneath bright citrus notes that suggest grapefruit zest and mandarin. A clean herbal character emerges from the dry hop treatment, framing the fruit without sharpness. Malt remains understated, allowing the aromatic hop profile to occupy center stage.

peach, mangocitrus forwardherbal hopclean

Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with fruity sweetness preceding any bitterness. Mid-palate develops the herbal and citrus complexity suggested by the aroma, while restraint in IBU keeps the experience balanced and drinking-friendly. The beer finishes dry without harshness, the bitterness present but never aggressive or confrontational.

restrained bitternessfruit-drivendry palate

Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, fading to a lingering citrus and herbal note. No harsh aftertaste; instead, a gentle reminder of the beer's refreshing character.

medium dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Clint Eastcoast 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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Clint Eastcoast IPA

About East Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a East Coast 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 East Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, citrusy, peach character as Clint Eastcoast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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