Dry and firmly bitter.
A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for IPA des Côtes
◎ Appearance
Golden amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms dense and persistent, clinging to the glass in a fine, cohesive lace as the beer is consumed.
◌ Aroma
Citrus notes lead—grapefruit, lime, and lemon—from the Centennial hop charge. A bread-crust note from the Munich malt emerges behind the fruit, grounding the aromatic profile without obscuring the clean, herbal hop character.
◐ Taste
Citrus carries the entry, followed by a substantial body from the wheat and barley base. The Munich malt delivers a bready midpalate that anchors the bittering hops, preventing the citrus and herbal notes from dominating. Bitterness arrives firm and sustained, building without harshness.
◑ Finish
A long, dry finish marked by clear herbal and citrus bitterness. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean, with fading bread notes underscore the lingering bite.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of IPA des Côtes
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
Food Pairing
What to eat with IPA des Côtes
About IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, bitter, wheat character as IPA des Côtes will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.