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Vukov Rep

Pivovara Medvedgrad
Croatia·American IPA
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Pivovara Medvedgrad's IPA — 'Vukov Rep' ('Wolf's Tail') is a bold, hop-forward American IPA from Zagreb's oldest craft brewery. American hops deliver citrus peel, tropical fruit and pine resin over a clean malt backbone with a firm, dry bitter finish at 65 IBU. Vukov Rep is Croatia's most respected craft IPA: a beer that proves Zagreb's pioneering craft brewery can still compete with newer operations in the hop-forward category.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose is intensely aromatic with prominent American hop character delivering bright citrus peel and zesty grapefruit notes layered with tropical fruit esters.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vukov Rep

◎ Appearance

Vukov Rep presents a bright golden amber hue with excellent clarity and vibrant light transmission. The beer displays a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass, indicating fresh ingredients and proper carbonation levels typical of well-crafted American IPAs.

bright goldenclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is intensely aromatic with prominent American hop character delivering bright citrus peel and zesty grapefruit notes layered with tropical fruit esters. Pine resin and herbal undertones complement the clean malt backbone, creating a complex and inviting bouquet that demands immediate tasting.

citrus peelpine resintropicalherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and tropical fruit flavors that develop into pronounced piney, resinous notes on the mid-palate. A firm, well-integrated 65 IBU bitterness builds steadily without harshness, supported by a clean, understated malt foundation that prevents any cloying sweetness.

hoppybitter edgecitrus-forwardpiney

◑ Finish

The finish is decidedly dry and clean with lingering pine and herbal bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste leaves pleasant resinous hop character without excessive astringency, demonstrating excellent balance and craft.

dryclean finishlingering bitterness
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
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.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Vukov Rep will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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