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Kauai Beer Company Gold Cliff IPA

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Kauai Beer Company's flagship IPA — named after Kauai's dramatic Na Pali cliffs. Centennial and Citra hops with citrus, tropical fruit and a clean bitter finish. Gold Cliff IPA is Kauai's best-known craft beer and the island's defining hop experience.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromatics from the Centennial and Citra hop blend.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kauai Beer Company Gold Cliff IPA

◎ Appearance

Gold Cliff IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the American IPA style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a well-defined white head that demonstrates solid retention. Fine carbonation creates an inviting visual presentation befitting a flagship craft offering.

pale goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromatics from the Centennial and Citra hop blend. Bright grapefruit and pineapple notes lead, with subtle floral and herbal undertones adding complexity. A light pine resin character rounds out the bouquet without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitgrapefruitfloral-herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with zesty citrus and tropical fruit flavors that mirror the aromatic promise. Mid-palate reveals a balanced interplay between hop bitterness and subtle malty sweetness, with pine and resinous notes providing structure. The hop character remains crisp and focused throughout without becoming harsh or astringent.

citrusbalancedtropicalclean bitter

◑ Finish

Gold Cliff IPA concludes with a clean, dry bitter finish that's characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs. The aftertaste remains refreshingly hoppy with lingering grapefruit notes that invite the next sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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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Food Pairing

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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, citrusy, clean character as Kauai Beer Company Gold Cliff IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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