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Huber Breeze

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Huber Breeze is an IPA in pure West Coast style, brewed with Pilsner and caramel malt, an American ale yeast, and Strata and Mosaic hops. It is dry, bitter and clear, with citrus and yellow fruit in the aroma and on the palate.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 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
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
caramel
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate the initial impression, backed by subtle stone fruit character from the Strata and Mosaic hop profile.
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Huber Breeze

◎ Appearance

Huber Breeze presents a pale golden hue characteristic of West Coast IPA brewing, with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms densely and persists with fine white foam, laying down a delicate lacing pattern against the glass as the beer settles. Carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in the steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate the initial impression, backed by subtle stone fruit character from the Strata and Mosaic hop profile. A light, clean maltiness from the Pilsner base provides a soft foundation, while the American ale yeast contributes a neutral, crisp background that allows the hops to shine without floral or fruity yeast esters.

citrus, grapefruitstone fruit notesclean, dry

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and lean, with bright citrus and yellow fruit flavors immediately establishing themselves across the mid-palate. Bitterness develops steadily and dries the mouth without harshness, resolving into a focused, resinous bite that defines the West Coast character. The caramel malt provides only subtle sweetness to balance; the overall impression remains dry and refreshingly bitter throughout.

citrus forwarddry bitter finishresinous

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately long, with lingering hop bitterness and a whisper of citrus peel drying the palate. Aftertaste remains clean and bracing, leaving behind an inviting dryness that encourages the next sip.

dry, lingeringcitrus peel
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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 dry, citrusy, bitter character as Huber Breeze will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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