Christiania Bryghus Trainwreck

Name: Christiania Bryghus Trainwreck
Brand: Beer
SKU: 63f7b65b1603daa0077f69e7
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.8 (94 reviews)

American IPA 7.6 º 128 IBU

Christiania Bryghus

This aggressive American IPA delivers a heavy-hitting sensory collision inspired by old-school West Coast traditions. A potent combination of Columbus, Chinook, Simcoe, and Centennial hops drives a high-intensity profile of resinous pine, sharp grapefruit, and tropical fruit notes. The addition of a Northern California sativa-inspired character introduces a distinctively dank, herbal complexity that meshes with the floral aromatics. Expect an uncompromising, locomotive-strength bitterness that dominates the palate from start to finish. Despite the 7.6% ABV providing a structural backbone, the malt presence remains lean and supporting, ensuring a bone-dry finish that highlights the raw, pungent power of the hop oils and terpenes.

Appearance. Deep gold to light amber with brilliant clarity. Pours with a dense, persistent off-white head that leaves significant lacing on the glass.

Aroma. High intensity and pungency. Dominant notes of resinous pine and dank earthiness from Columbus and Simcoe are complemented by bright citrus peel and floral tones from Centennial. A secondary layer of tropical fruit and a specific herbal, cannabis-like aroma is present. Malt is low, providing a clean, cracker-like background.

Taste. The flavor is an explosion of hop character, featuring aggressive grapefruit pith, resin, and forest floor. High to very high bitterness is immediate and lingering. A very low, clean bready malt flavor provides just enough support to prevent harshness. The finish is extremely dry and crisp, with a long-lasting bitter aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, slightly oily texture from hop resins. Carbonation is medium-high, providing a prickly scrub across the tongue. A gentle, well-integrated alcohol warmth is noticeable but not hot.

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