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Kauai Beer Company Gold Cliff IPA

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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 64 American IPAs in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

citrus
87%
tropical fruit
75%
grapefruit
70%
bitter finish
63%
pine
55%
floral
45%
herbal
38%
resinous
30%
malty sweetness
20%

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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kauai Beer Company Gold Cliff IPA

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°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.

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