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Vetra Pale

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Despite its name this is a West Coast IPA at 5.4%, brewed on pils malt alone and hopped with Chinook and Citra. Citrus and tropical fruit lead the aroma, followed by a dry finish in which the bitterness, at 40 IBU, is plain to taste. The beer is declared gluten-free and belongs to the fixed line-up.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes, characteristic of the Citra hop contribution.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vetra Pale

◎ Appearance

Vetra Pale presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that builds a stable, tight head. The beer displays good lacing, with foam retention that clings to the glass as the level drops.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus and tropical fruit notes, characteristic of the Citra hop contribution. Clean and fresh, the aroma carries neither yeast nor adjunct complexity, allowing the hop character to dominate from the first approach.

citrustropical fruitCitra-forwardclean

◐ Taste

The palate enters light and refreshing, with the Pilsner malt foundation providing a delicate grain sweetness that balances rather than dominates. The 40 IBU bitterness arrives in the mid-palate with clarity and definition, neither aggressive nor subdued, finishing dry and clean.

light malt sweetnessbalanced bitternessdry finishrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste remains composed, with lingering citrus notes fading into a clean, mineral-like dryness.

crisplingering citrusmineral dryness
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
72
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 citrusy, tropical, bitter character as Vetra Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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