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Crew Republic Crash Course

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🌍 Germany · American IPA · One of 232 American IPAs in hopIQ

Crash Course ist ein ausgewogenes American-style IPA, das eine solide Malzbasis mit lebendiger Hopfencharakteristik verbindet. Dieses Bier bietet ein wunderbar geschmeidiges Trinkvergnügen mit Zitrus- und Kiefernnoten und ist dabei zugänglich und gleichzeitig geschmacksintensiv.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hop bitterness
100%
hoppy
100%
pine
75%
dry
75%
citrus
75%
crisp
50%
herbal
38%
bodied
38%
tropical
25%
floral
25%
refreshing
25%
malty
25%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Crew Republic Crash Course

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crew Republic Crash Course

Appearance

Crash Course presents a bright, golden hue characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs. The beer exhibits excellent clarity with vibrant luminosity and displays a dense, white head that demonstrates strong carbonation and good retention.

goldenbrightdense white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive hop character with prominent citrus and pine notes leading the charge. Floral hop oils contribute an aromatic complexity, while subtle herbal and resinous qualities add depth without overpowering the pleasant balance.

citruspinefloral hopsresinous

Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and orange notes that immediately engage the senses, backed by a solid malt foundation providing sweetness and body. The mid-palate transitions into assertive bitterness with prominent pine and herbal hop character, maintaining excellent balance between sweetness and bite throughout the drinking experience.

citrus-forwardpinebalanced bittersmooth

Finish

The finish is dry and crisp with a lingering hoppy aftertaste that extends pleasantly without becoming astringent. A hearty, satisfying conclusion with hop oil characteristics creating a memorable and clean exit.

drycleanlingering hoppy
82
hopIQ score
aroma
84
taste
83
appearance
80
finish
81
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