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Point Loma

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Point Loma is a West Coast-style IPA brewed with Pilsner and caramel malt and an American yeast. It is clear and dry, with light, honeyed malt notes. The hop side brings floral tones, citrus and yellow fruit.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Citrus 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
floralcitrusyfruity
floral
citrusy
fruity
honey
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with restrained floral and herbal hop character, complemented by bright citrus and subtle yellow stone fruit notes.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Point Loma

◎ Appearance

Point Loma presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the West Coast IPA style. The beer is crystalline and transparent, with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that sustains a delicate white head with modest lacing retention on the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with restrained floral and herbal hop character, complemented by bright citrus and subtle yellow stone fruit notes. Beneath the hop layer lies a soft, honeyed malt foundation that adds warmth without dominating the aromatic profile.

floral hopscitrushoneyed maltyellow fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the American yeast contributing to a dry mouthfeel. Mid-palate brings forward the citrus and floral hop flavors alongside light caramel malt sweetness, while a moderate bitterness builds steadily and persists without harshness.

drycitrus-forwardmoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively short to medium in length, fading with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle floral note. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with no residual sweetness.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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, floral, citrusy character as Point Loma will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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