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Gold Cliff

Kona Brewing Hawaii
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🌍 United States · Fruited IPA · One of 28 Fruited IPAs in hopIQ

Gold Cliff is an IPA brewed with real pineapple, named after the golden cliffs that rise from the water off Lānaʻi. Pale malt with a little light caramel malt gives a golden, slightly hazy beer, and a touch of acidulated malt keeps it bright. Pineapple leads the nose and the palate, joined by mango, papaya and citrus from Azacca and Mosaic hops, with a faint berry note behind. A firm, citrusy bitterness balances the fruit sweetness and carries into a dry finish.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and firmly bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited IPA.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
berry

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gold Cliff

◎ Appearance

Gold Cliff presents a luminous golden hue with a slight haze that speaks to its unfiltered character. The head forms with modest persistence, settling into a fine ring of lacing around the glass. Bright carbonation dances through the body, creating an inviting visual appeal that mirrors the beer's refreshing nature.

golden, slightly hazyfine carbonationmodest head retention

◌ Aroma

Pineapple dominates the nose immediately, supported by distinct notes of mango and papaya that carry the tropical character forward. Azacca and Mosaic hops weave in bright citrus undertones with a subtle herbal backdrop, while a faint berry whisper adds complexity beneath the fruit-forward profile. The pale and light caramel malt provide a gentle foundation without competing with the adjunct-driven aromatics.

tropical fruit prominentpineapple, mango, papayacitrus from noble hopsberry whisper

◐ Taste

Pineapple leads the palate with immediate presence, followed by the supporting stone and tropical fruits that emerge from both the added fruit and the hop selection. A firm, citrusy bitterness enters in the mid-palate, cutting through the fruit sweetness with precision and preventing any cloying character. The acidulated malt sharpens the overall impression, maintaining brightness throughout the body and into the conclusion.

pineapple-forward palatebalanced bitter-sweetdry, citric bite

◑ Finish

The finish is decisively dry, with the citrous bitterness carrying cleanly into the aftertaste without lingering harshness. A subtle tropical echo fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and eager for another sip.

dry finishclean, citrous fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gold Cliff

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Gold Cliff

About Fruited IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruited 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 Fruited IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, citrusy character as Gold Cliff will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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