Metamorph
Metamorph is a collaborative West Coast IPA from Cerebral Brewing of Denver, Colorado, created alongside Idaho Springs' Westbound & Down Brewing. It pours a clear, luminous gold with a firm white head that slowly recedes to a persistent ring. The aroma leaps forward with vivid grapefruit zest and nectarine skin, grounded by an evocative Douglas fir resinousness that speaks to the Pacific Northwest hop tradition. On the palate, citrus brightness leads before piney, resinous bitterness takes hold — structured, assertive, and unmistakably West Coast in character. The finish is clean and dry, with lingering grapefruit pith and a bracing evergreen quality that rewards repeated sipping. A sharp, well-crafted IPA that highlights what Colorado's collaborative brewing scene does best.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Metamorph
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 resinous, hoppy, citrusy character as Metamorph will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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