Very dry and assertively bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Monday Night Death Raptor
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with excellent transparency and bright, clean presentation. The head forms quickly and maintains good Schaumhaftung along the glass walls, indicating proper carbonation and freshness. A classically clean West Coast appearance without cloudiness or chill haze.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by piny resin and dank conifer character, immediately announcing the aggressive hop-forward profile. Supporting notes of green herbal bitterness and subtle citrus zest emerge beneath the resin layer. Malz is restrained and clean, allowing the Edelhopfen to command the sensory space without competing floral or fruity distractions.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and immediately bitter, with pronounced pine and resin coating the palate. Mid-palate sustains a dry, gripping bitterness balanced by a moderate malz spine that provides enough body to anchor the aggressive hop assault without sweetness. The finish is decidedly dry, with lingering resinous bitterness that persists through the aftertaste.
◑ Finish
A long, drying finish with persistent resin and pine character fading gradually. The aftertaste remains bitter and herbal, with a clean, refreshing quality that invites another sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Monday Night Death Raptor
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Monday Night Death Raptor
About American IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar American IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, resinous character as Monday Night Death Raptor will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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