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Looking Glass

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Looking Glass is Granda's West Coast IPA at 7%. The brewery describes it as fresh and punchy. Citrus leads the hop character, with fruity shadings behind it; the palate stays dry, carrying the citrus through to a pleasantly bitter finish — assertive without harshness. In the range it is a hop-forward counterpart to the brewery's lagers and Pilsners, which usually set the tone.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with a vibrant citrus character—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate the aromatic profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Looking Glass

◎ Appearance

Looking Glass presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, lively appearance. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and evident, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a vibrant citrus character—lemon zest and grapefruit pith dominate the aromatic profile. Behind the citrus sit layered fruity notes that add complexity without overwhelming the hop-forward presentation. A clean, subtle malt backdrop supports the overall composition without intrusion.

citrus zestgrapefruitfruity complexity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with punchy citrus that mirrors the aroma, followed by a dry mid-palate that maintains the hop character throughout. The bitterness builds steadily and assertively, yet remains clean and refined rather than harsh or abrasive. A light malt sweetness provides ballast without masking the Edelhopfen-driven profile.

dry palateassertive bitternesscitrus through-line

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with citrus notes extending into a pleasantly bitter aftertaste. Drying without astringency, it invites another sip rather than fatiguing the palate.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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 hoppy, citrusy, dry character as Looking Glass will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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