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Hero West Coast IPA

Basqueland Brewing
Spain·Alcohol-Free IPA
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A non-alcoholic take on the Californian IPA: Citra and Mosaic hops deliver subtle citrus notes and a touch of bitterness that quenches thirst in one go. Light, bright golden, with a dry finish, true to the old-school style. The brewery says the Hero family grows: hoppy, clear and packed with Pacific attitude.

ABV
<0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant Citra and Mosaic hop character, delivering pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and subtle grapefruit—without any alcohol burn.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hero West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and a luminous quality that catches the eye. The head forms with moderate density and maintains a fine, delicate Schaumkleiden around the glass as it settles. Carbonation is crisp and persistent, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

bright goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant Citra and Mosaic hop character, delivering pronounced citrus notes—lemon zest and subtle grapefruit—without any alcohol burn. Beneath the hops lies a clean, understated Malz foundation that remains in the background. Overall impression is fresh, approachable, and thirst-inducing rather than complex.

citrus-forwardEdelhopfenclean

◐ Taste

Entry is light and crisp, with immediate hop bitterness that is measured rather than aggressive at 60 IBU. The mid-palate shows good definition from the Citra and Mosaic, with citrus flavors registering cleanly without sweetness or fullness. Finish is notably dry, the bitterness persisting gently into the aftertaste without harshness.

dry bitternesscitrus bitelight body

◑ Finish

Short to medium dry finish that leaves the palate refreshed and clean. The hop bitterness lingers briefly before fading, leaving no residual sweetness or warming sensation.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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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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