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Metamorph

Cerebral Brewing
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 30 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
resinous
piney
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Metamorph

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 Metamorph

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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