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Dino Break

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Citrus, pine and bright orange mark this west coast double IPA, carried by Simcoe, Amarillo and Centennial hops. The brewery pitches it as the beer to try before skydiving or hitting the surf. At 8.5% ABV it sits above King Sue's 8.2%. It comes from Toppling Goliath, founded in Decorah, Iowa, in 2009.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusypineyorange
citrusy
piney
orange
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus zest and fresh orange peel, followed by assertive pine resin and forest floor notes characteristic of the hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dino Break

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The body presents as clean and well-defined, with visible effervescence that sustains throughout the tasting.

golden-amberclear, brightdense headstrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus zest and fresh orange peel, followed by assertive pine resin and forest floor notes characteristic of the hop blend. Subtle malt backbone emerges beneath, contributing light caramel undertones that balance the aggressive hoppy character without dominating the profile.

citrus zestorange peelpine resinfresh, herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with bright grapefruit and orange flavors meeting immediate bitterness. Mid-palate carries substantial piney, resinous character alongside a full-bodied malt structure that prevents the beer from becoming thin or one-dimensional. Bitterness builds steadily without harshness, while the 8.5% alcohol provides gentle warming that integrates rather than dominates.

citrus-forwardpiney, resinousbitter edgefull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering bitterness and pine that fade gradually over several minutes. Residual citrus notes persist delicately, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste with no cloying sweetness.

dry finishlong bitternessclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Double West Coast IPA

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What is a Double 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.

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