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AMALGAMATOR

Beachwood Brewing
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 12 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

Amalgamator is a West Coast IPA from Beachwood Brewing in Long Beach, California, showcasing the bold, sun-drenched hop character that defines Southern California craft brewing. It pours a clear, burnished gold with a crisp, white head. The aroma bursts with resinous pine, bright citrus zest, and a hint of tropical fruit, layered over a clean, biscuity malt backbone. On the palate, assertive bitterness takes center stage, balanced by a lean, dry malt base that lets the hops shine without excessive sweetness. Notes of grapefruit peel, fresh pine needles, and a touch of stone fruit carry through to the finish, which is long, dry, and satisfyingly bitter — a textbook example of the classic West Coast IPA style.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
bitter
100%
dry
60%
tropical
60%
crisp
60%
piney
60%
citrusy
60%
peach
30%
clean
30%
bready
30%
light
30%
malty
30%
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About West Coast IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of AMALGAMATOR

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

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