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Instant Krush

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A cloudy, pale yellow West Coast IPA built around one hop, Krush. Stone fruit and tropical fruit burst from the glass, think mango, guava and peach, followed by orange, a hint of berries and a light resinous kick. Chapter 1 of Jopen's 2026 series, brewed with White Frontier after the two breweries met at a festival in Turin; 7.0% ABV.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
Dutch Beer Challenge
Amber Ale IPA
★Bronze — Dutch Beer Challenge (Amber Ale IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitypeach
tropical
fruity
peach
resinous
orange
hoppy
Aroma
Krush hops deliver immediate tropical and stone fruit character, with prominent mango and guava leading, supported by peach and orange notes.
also:berry,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Instant Krush

◎ Appearance

A pale yellow body with pronounced haze throughout, creating a cloudy, diffused appearance characteristic of the style. The head forms with moderate density and holds with gentle persistence, leaving delicate Schaumkleiden down the glass. Fine carbonation traces remain visible in the suspension.

pale yellowcloudy, haze-pronemoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

Krush hops deliver immediate tropical and stone fruit character, with prominent mango and guava leading, supported by peach and orange notes. A subtle resinous quality underlies the fruit expression without becoming harsh. Light berry undertones and a whisper of floral Edelhopfen complexity complete the nose.

mango, guava, peachorange, tropicalresinous hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with the same stone and tropical fruit profile evident on the palate. Mid-palate brings peach and orange forward with a light resinous edge that builds gradually toward the swallow. Bitterness resolves to a moderate, clean level without astringency, allowing the fruit to remain the focal point.

peachy, fruity palatelight resinous bitebalanced, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and relatively short, with residual stone fruit notes and a faint hoppy grip fading cleanly. No lingering sweetness or harsh edges remain.

dry, crispfading fruit notes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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 IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West 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 West Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, peach character as Instant Krush will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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