hopIQ found 10 beers with the same hoppy and citrusy character as Pool Service. Pool Service is a West Coast IPA from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California, brewed with a punchy hop lineup of Mosaic, Krush, Citra Cryo, and Nelson Hop Kief riding a deliberately lean malt base. It pours a clear, pale golden straw with a crisp white head. The aroma is vivid and Californian — bursting with tropical mango, passionfruit, and bright citrus peel, underpinned by a subtle piney edge from the cryo and kief concentrates. On the palate, the body stays light and dry, letting the hops command full attention. Bitterness is clean and assertive without crossing into harsh territory. The finish is brisk, refreshing, and satisfyingly bitter — exactly what you want poolside. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Surf Wax — 87%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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