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Kinn Vestkyst IPA

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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.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
tropical
piney
clean
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.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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 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, resinous character as Kinn Vestkyst IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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