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Ratsherrn Küsten-IPA

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The coast-inspired Hamburg IPA — aromatic, fruity and boldly bitter with Pacific hop character. Brewed in the Schanzenhöfe with Slow Brewing certification.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitypiney
hoppy
fruity
piney
citrusy
clean
floral
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant Pacific hop aromatics with prominent citrus and pine notes.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ratsherrn Küsten-IPA

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency characteristic of well-crafted IPAs. The beer displays a white, persistent head with fine carbonation that creates an inviting visual presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant Pacific hop aromatics with prominent citrus and pine notes. Floral elements add complexity, while clean malt character provides a subtle grain backbone without obscuring the bold hop presence.

citrus-forwardpineyfloralaromatic hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and fruity hop flavors, followed by a medium-bodied structure with balanced malt sweetness. Bold bitterness develops gracefully through the mid-palate, delivering 50 IBUs of assertive but refined bite characteristic of West Coast IPA tradition.

crisphoppybitterfruity

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering pine and citrus notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains refreshing without astringency, inviting another sip.

dryclean finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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 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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