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California Love

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Dry, bitter, fruity, resinous and piney with a light dank edge: a West Coast IPA hopped with Centennial Cryo, Idaho 7 Cryo, Mosaic Cryo and Herkules. Pilsner malt is the only malt. A Yankee & Kraut beer from Ingolstadt, Bavaria, at 6.8% ABV from a 15° Plato wort. The brewery has also released a version under the name Mountains Out, with the same strength and the same description.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
resinousfruitypiney
resinous
fruity
piney
hoppy
dank
citrusy
Aroma
Assertive hop character leads with bright citrus and resinous pine notes, layered with herbaceous and earthy undertones from the Cryo varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for California Love

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, supporting steady foam retention throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Assertive hop character leads with bright citrus and resinous pine notes, layered with herbaceous and earthy undertones from the Cryo varieties. The Pilsner malt provides a clean, neutral base without competing sweetness, allowing the dank edge to emerge distinctly on the back of the nose.

citruspine resinherbal dankclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with immediate bitterness that builds through the mid-palate, grounded in piney and resinous hop character. The single malt bill ensures a dry, lean body with minimal residual sweetness; fruity notes surface briefly before the bitter finish dominates.

drybitterresinouslean body

◑ Finish

Long, dry finish with lingering bitterness and subtle fruity esters fading slowly. The aftertaste remains piney and slightly dank, characteristic of West Coast hop profiles.

long dry finishpersistent bitternesspiney aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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

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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

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