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Denali Brewing Twister Creek IPA

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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 232 American IPAs in hopIQ

Denalis charakteristisches IPA, benannt nach dem Twister Creek in der Nähe von Talkeetna. Centennial und Simcoe Hopfen mit Zitrus-, Kiefer- und tropischen Fruchtnoten in einem sauberen, vollmundigen Körper. Twister Creek IPA ist Alaskas Basislager-Bier — die Belohnung für Bergsteiger, die von Denali zurückkehren.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

citrus
75%
herbal
50%
tropical
30%
caramel
25%
spicy
13%
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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 Denali Brewing Twister Creek IPA

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 Denali Brewing Twister Creek IPA

Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that demonstrates solid retention. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation that signals freshness and quality.

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Aroma

The nose leads with prominent Centennial and Simcoe hop character, offering bright citrus zest and distinctive grapefruit notes layered with herbal pine undertones. Subtle floral hop complexity and hints of tropical fruit emerge as the beer warms, while a clean malt base provides gentle caramel support without dominating.

citrus zestpinegrapefruitherbal floral

Taste

The palate opens with assertive citrus and grapefruit character that immediately engages the taste buds, complemented by tropical fruit notes and subtle spice from the hop profile. The full body carries a clean malt sweetness with light caramel notes through the mid-palate, building toward a pronounced, satisfying bitter finish that lingers pleasantly.

citrus forwardhoppy bitterfull-bodiedtropical

Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness and herbal pine notes that persist without harshness. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, making this the ideal reward beer it claims to be.

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