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Apocalypse IPA

10 Barrel Brewing
United States·West Coast IPA
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10 Barrel's flagship West Coast IPA from Bend, Oregon opens with citrus, pine and a light malt aroma, while complex dank notes run through a medium body. Bravo, Northern Brewer, Chinook, Cascade, Centennial and Amarillo form the hop bill, six varieties in one beer at 6.8% ABV and 70 IBU. It is brewed year-round.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusydank
piney
citrusy
dank
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and pine notes that define the hop character, supported by six varieties working in concert.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Apocalypse IPA

◎ Appearance

Apocalypse IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass sides. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, lending a lively visual presence. The beer maintains strong lacing through the drink.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and pine notes that define the hop character, supported by six varieties working in concert. Beneath these bright aromatics lies a subtle dank quality—earthy and slightly resinous—that adds complexity. The malt foundation provides a clean, understated sweetness without dominating the profile.

bright citruspine resindank earthsix-variety hop blend

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and hoppy, with citrus and pine flavors immediately present across the palate. Mid-palate brings a drying bitterness balanced by a light malt body, while resinous and herbal notes weave through without overwhelming. The 70 IBU sits comfortably, delivering assertive bitterness without harshness.

citrus-forwardpiney finishbalanced bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with citrus and pine notes fading into a gentle herbal aftertaste. Bitterness persists but remains integrated rather than abrasive.

dry finishherbal fademoderate length
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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.

Finding a similar West Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, citrusy, dank character as Apocalypse IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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