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Morro Bay

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Morro Bay is a West Coast-style double IPA with a complex blend of hops, among them Idaho 7 in a cryogenic format alongside Simcoe, Citra and Mosaic. It is clear and bitter, with intense yellow fruit and grapefruit and spicy, balsamic notes.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 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
hoppyfruitycitrusy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
spicy
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent stone fruit and citrus aromatics, driven by the cryogenic Idaho 7 alongside Simcoe and Citra contributions.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Morro Bay

◎ Appearance

Morro Bay presents a bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms densely and maintains good retention with persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls throughout the pour.

bright golden-yellowcrystal cleartight foam retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent stone fruit and citrus aromatics, driven by the cryogenic Idaho 7 alongside Simcoe and Citra contributions. Underlying spice and herbal complexity emerge from the Mosaic addition, with subtle balsamic notes that add depth and sophistication to the otherwise fruit-forward profile.

stone fruit, citrusherbal spicebalsamic depth

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp yellow fruit and grapefruit character that dominates the mid-palate structure. Bitterness builds steadily, reaching 60 IBUs with a clean, resinous quality; the spicy, balsamic notes emerge as the beer develops, adding complexity and preventing a one-dimensional sweetness.

grapefruit, yellow stone fruitcrisp, clean bitternessresinous finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with lingering grapefruit and herbal bitterness that extends through the aftertaste. Spice and balsamic tannins fade gradually, leaving a refreshing, bitter resolution.

dry, persistentherbal bitter aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 Double West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double 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 Double West Coast IPA

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