Centennial Classic IPA
A classic West Coast-style IPA at 6.5 % ABV, golden-amber, with light sweetness and a pleasant bitterness in balance and a noticeably fruity, spicy hop character. Centennial, Cascade and Mosaic hops sit on Vienna, Munich and caramel malt, from a 15.5° Plato wort. It completed Kitchen Brew's IPA series in November 2017, after India Dark Ale, Session IPA and IPADIPA.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Centennial Classic IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 fruity, spicy-hop, hoppy character as Centennial Classic IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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