Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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 Matuška Raptor 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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Matuška Raptor IPA
◎ Appearance
Raptor IPA presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. A dense white head forms with impressive retention, while the effervescence is vibrant and lively, indicating proper carbonation and freshness.
◌ Aroma
The nose is assertively aromatic, dominated by American hop character with bold citrus peel and pine resin opening immediately. Tropical fruit notes—particularly mango and passionfruit—emerge beneath the piney backbone, with subtle herbal and floral undertones suggesting a sophisticated dry-hopping technique.
◐ Taste
The palate delivers a clean, crisp entry with bright grapefruit and citrus notes upfront, transitioning to a resinous, piney mid-palate that showcases the American hop profile beautifully. A firm, assertive bitterness builds progressively, remaining balanced against the clean malt backbone without overwhelming the tropical hop character.
◑ Finish
The finish is decisively dry with lingering bitterness that extends pleasantly into the aftertaste. Pine and herbal hop notes persist, providing a clean, thirst-inducing conclusion that invites another sip.
Food Pairing
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