Crazy Ivan
A West Coast IPA built on pale malt, wheat, naked oats and dark crystal malt, hopped with Amarillo, Simcoe and Mosaic. Pine, orange, tangerine and stone fruit lead the aroma, with grapefruit and resin following on the palate. The crystal malt gives the full body a sweet caramel and toffee character and lends the malt more weight than in many IPAs, set against a medium to high, resinous bitterness. The name refers to a local character from Tempe.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Crazy Ivan
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.
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 caramel, resinous, sweet character as Crazy Ivan will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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