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Kinn Vestkyst IPA

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🌍 Norway · American IPA · One of 326 American IPAs in hopIQ

West Coast IPA brewed with Atlantic water from Norway's jagged coastline. Cascade, Centennial and Citra hops deliver citrus, pine resin and tropical fruit. Full-bodied with a long, satisfying hoppy finish.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
tropical
60%
full-bodied
60%
piney
60%
bitter
60%
clean
30%
fruity
30%
crisp
30%
refreshing
30%
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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 Kinn Vestkyst 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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kinn Vestkyst IPA

Appearance

A bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's crisp character. A white, creamy head forms readily and persists well, indicating proper carbonation and fresh brewing. The lacing clings nicely to the glass throughout the drinking experience.

golden amberclearpersistent white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and pine notes from the classic Cascade and Centennial hop blend, with tropical fruit undertones from Citra adding complexity. A subtle floral character emerges beneath the assertive hop profile, while clean malt provides a neutral, supportive base without interfering with the aromatic expression.

citrus-forwardpine resintropical fruitfloral

Taste

The palate opens with vibrant grapefruit and orange citrus notes that immediately engage the taste buds, supported by a medium body that feels substantial without heaviness. The mid-palate develops a pronounced hop bitterness (65 IBU) with resinous pine character that builds progressively, while underlying grain sweetness provides necessary balance and prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional.

hoppybittercitrus-drivenresinous

Finish

A long, satisfying finish with lingering bitterness that showcases the classic West Coast IPA style. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean, with pine resin notes fading gracefully into a dry, hop-focused conclusion that invites another sip.

long hoppy finishdryclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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