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Slice of Sunshine

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Gooseberry, grape, pineapple and plenty of dankness make up the zesty, sharp aroma, followed by a bursting hop flavour. Dry and bitter, it rests on a very light malt base of pilsner and dextrin malt, with a clean bitterness and a neutral US ale yeast that leave the stage to Mosaic, Citra and Nelson Sauvin. It is the brewery's first take on the Modern West Coast IPA, pairing classic clarity and crisp malt with modern hop aroma.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppydankclean
hoppy
dank
clean
citrusy
tropical
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant fruit-forward notes of gooseberry, grape, and pineapple, leading into a pronounced dank, resinous character.
also:piney
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Slice of Sunshine

◎ Appearance

Slice of Sunshine presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is modest but persistent, laying down fine lacing along the glass as it settles. Carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated, typical of the style.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant fruit-forward notes of gooseberry, grape, and pineapple, leading into a pronounced dank, resinous character. Mosaic, Citra, and Nelson Sauvin hops deliver layered complexity, balancing tropical brightness with herbaceous depth. The neutral yeast remains in the background, allowing the hop profile to dominate.

tropical fruitgooseberry, grapedank, resinousherbal

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately crisp and zesty, with the light pilsner and dextrin malt base providing minimal sweetness to balance the aggressive bitterness. Mid-palate develops bright citrus and subtle berry notes, while a clean, dry bitterness builds steadily without harshness. The finish is persistently bitter and dry, with no residual sweetness or malt warmth.

dry, bittercitrus-forwardclean bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with a dry, piney bitterness that gradually fades to a crisp, neutral fade. Aftertaste remains hop-centric with a slight resinous edge, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated.

dry, lingeringpiney fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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 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

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