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West Lag

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West Lag is a West Coast IPA that Birrone finishes with a period of cold lagering. It is copper-coloured with a thin head and a delicate profile: restrained citrus and fruit notes run through both aroma and palate. The lagering adds a markedly clean character and makes the beer easy to drink. 6.5 %.

ABV
6.5%
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
cleanfruitycitrusy
clean
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose is restrained and refined, with citrus notes leading—lemon zest and mild grapefruit pith—supported by subtle stone fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Lag

◎ Appearance

West Lag presents a luminous copper hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is thin but stable, settling into a delicate collar that clings gently to the glass. Carbonation is present and even, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the clear body.

copper, clearthin persistent headbright and translucent

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and refined, with citrus notes leading—lemon zest and mild grapefruit pith—supported by subtle stone fruit undertones. The malt base provides a soft, clean sweetness in the background. The cold lagering process has stripped away rough edges, yielding an aroma of notable purity and composure.

citrus zeststone fruitclean and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with gentle citrus and fruit character that mirrors the nose without aggression. Mid-palate maintains a delicate balance between restrained noble-hop bitterness and subtle malt sweetness. The 60 IBU provides moderate bite rather than intensity, allowing the beer's clean profile to remain the focal point.

balanced, gentlemoderate bitternessdrinkable

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes fading to a subtle malt sweetness. Aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with no harsh edges—a direct result of the lagering conditioning.

dry, crispcitrus fade
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
77
Finish
74
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 clean, smooth-drinking, fruity character as West Lag will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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