Assertively bitter and very dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Aloha Warrior
◎ Appearance
Aloha Warrior presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving a delicate trail of lacing down the glass as it settles.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced resinous and piney notes from the Simcoe and Chinook hops, layered with bright grapefruit peel character. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a dank, earthy undertone that grounds the profile, while the pale malt base remains deliberately subdued in the background.
◐ Taste
The palate opens clean and dry, allowing the hop character to dominate from entry through mid-palate with continued resin and citrus notes. Assertive bitterness builds steadily, driven by Columbus Cryo and the other noble varieties, while the malt foundation remains restrained and provides minimal sweetness or body to offset the aggressive IBU profile.
◑ Finish
The finish is notably clean and dry with a lingering resinous aftertaste that extends the bitterness well into the fadeout. No sweetness or residual warmth remains; the beer concludes as it begins—focused entirely on hop character and assertive noble bitterness.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Aloha Warrior
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Aloha Warrior
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 flavor character as Aloha Warrior will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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