A bold reimagining of their beloved house IPA, Cerebral Brewing's 'Dank Trait' West Coast IPA offers a crisp, hop-forward experience that showcases the brewery’s precision in balancing bitterness and brightness. As the clear-sighted sibling to their flagship Rare Trait, this West Coast rendition brings sharper edges and assertive character, while remaining unmistakably Cerebral.
Product Details:
- Style: West Coast IPA
- Alcohol by Volume: 6.8%
- Hops: Citra, El Dorado, Mosaic
- Origin: Colorado, USA
Sensory Description:
'Dank Trait' pours a brilliant golden hue with striking clarity and a persistent white head. On the nose, it delivers complex aromatics of pine resin, bitter orange peel, and citrus zest. The palate follows with layered hop expression—notes of lime, subtle grapefruit, and herbal dankness—anchored by a clean malt backbone and a bracingly dry finish. This IPA embodies all the hallmarks of the West Coast style: clarity, bitterness, and hop-centric character, executed with finesse.
Brewer's Background:
Founded in 2015 in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood, Cerebral Brewing is known for merging scientific rigor with creative innovation. With a portfolio that ranges from wild ales to precision-lagered foeder beers, Cerebral emphasizes quality, consistency, and artistry in every brew. Their focus on thoughtful brewing practices and community engagement has earned them a prominent spot in Colorado’s craft beer scene, with expansion into Aurora and soon the West Highlands further solidifying their reach.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve chilled in a clean IPA glass to highlight its clarity and aromatic complexity. Ideal pairings include grilled bratwurst, citrus-marinated chicken, or fish tacos with spicy slaw—dishes that complement the beer’s resinous bite and citrus zing.
With 'Dank Trait', Cerebral Brewing distills the essence of West Coast IPA into a vibrant, modern classic—sharp, aromatic, and unrelentingly flavorful.
