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Better Call Salt

Jopen
Netherlands·West Coast Double IPA
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A West Coast double IPA with an intense aroma of pine and tropical fruit, a fresh, fruity start and a subtle bitterness that slowly takes over. Vic Secret and Chinook give depth to aroma and taste; the body is crisp and dry. Jopen's third Craft Collision, brewed with Salt Brewing of the UK; 8.2% ABV.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpineyfruity
tropical
piney
fruity
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath prominent pine and resinous notes from Vic Secret and Chinook.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Better Call Salt

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head forms dense and white, settling to a thin collar with notable lacing that clings to the glass. A classically clean presentation for the West Coast double IPA style.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath prominent pine and resinous notes from Vic Secret and Chinook. A subtle herbal earthiness underpins the composition, with occasional citrus glimpses. The overall character is fresh and inviting without being cloying.

tropical fruitpine resinherbal earthbright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy, fruity sweetness that quickly transitions into assertive pine and resinous bitterness. The body remains crisp and dry despite the 8.2% ABV, with clean malt support providing subtle backbone. Bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate and holds firm without becoming harsh or astringent.

tropical, pineydry, crisp bodybuilding bitternessresinous depth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hoppy bitterness extending into the aftertaste. A subtle resinous quality persists, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry, hoppylingering bitterness
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
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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About West Coast Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast Double 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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