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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.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoushoppycitrusy
resinous
hoppy
citrusy
peach
clean
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with vivid grapefruit zest and nectarine skin, immediately assertive and inviting.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Metamorph

◎ Appearance

Metamorph presents a clear, luminous gold beneath a firm white head that slowly recedes to a persistent ring of lacing. The body is bright and well-defined, with fine carbonation evident throughout. The clarity and color intensity speak to precise brewhouse technique and fresh hop character.

luminous goldfirm white headclear and bright

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vivid grapefruit zest and nectarine skin, immediately assertive and inviting. A grounding resinousness emerges—distinctly Douglas fir and evergreen—that anchors the composition in Pacific Northwest hop tradition. The citrus and stone fruit notes remain lifted throughout, creating a layered and evolving bouquet.

grapefruit zestnectarine skinDouglas fir resincitrus-forward

◐ Taste

Citrus brightness leads the palate entry, then piney, resinous bitterness takes structural hold—assertive yet controlled. The mid-palate balances hop bite with clean malt support, maintaining clarity rather than heaviness. Bitterness is unmistakably West Coast in character: dry, bracing, and unapologetic in its evergreen expression.

piney bitternesscitrus brightnessresinousdry and structured

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, lingering with grapefruit pith and bracing evergreen notes that reward repeated sipping. Bitterness persists into the aftertaste without harshness, fading gradually into a mineral, thirst-provoking conclusion.

lingering bitternessgrapefruit pithclean dry finish
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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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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