hopIQ found 10 beers with the same resinous and hoppy character as LBC IPA. LBC IPA from Beachwood Brewing in Long Beach, California pours a clear, burnished amber with a bright white head that lingers with lacy persistence. True to its Southern Californian roots, the aroma bursts with sun-drenched citrus — ripe grapefruit, tangerine zest, and a whisper of tropical mango — underpinned by a clean, resinous pine character. On the palate, a firm bitterness takes command early, balanced by a crisp, moderately dry malt backbone that stays well out of the way. The West Coast style is expressed honestly: lean, clean, and unapologetically hop-forward. The finish is long, dry, and bracingly bitter, leaving a satisfying resinous tang. A textbook West Coast IPA that proudly represents the Long Beach brewing scene. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Surf Wax — 92%. Same resin notes and hop character, with a dank edge Beachwood Brewing keeps quiet.
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