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Monument Magic

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Tropical and citrus notes meet a piney grapefruit flavor in this West Coast IPA, with a bitter hoppiness and a malty backdrop. Centennial, Cascade and Azacca hops do the work, framed by the brewery as epic rays blending with the purple and pink tones of mountain buttes. Brewed by Bow & Arrow in Albuquerque.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
piney
malty
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit and bright citrus notes, particularly grapefruit rind and orange zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monument Magic

◎ Appearance

Monument Magic presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and clings well to the glass, leaving persistent lacing with each sip. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit and bright citrus notes, particularly grapefruit rind and orange zest. Below the initial hop character lies a clean malty foundation with subtle pine and resinous undertones from the Centennial, Cascade, and Azacca blend. The overall aromatic profile is fresh and inviting without any harsh alcohol presence.

tropical fruitgrapefruit rindpine resincitrus zest

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and tropical flavors, transitioning into a pronounced piney bitterness that builds steadily across the mid-palate. The malty backbone provides structure and a subtle sweetness that balances the 60 IBUs, while resinous notes add complexity. The finish dries considerably, leaving a clean bitter edge without astringency.

citrus-forwardpine-driven bitternessdry finishbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is notably dry with lingering grapefruit bitterness and a whisper of pine that fades gradually. The finish length is moderate to long, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

drylingering bitternessrefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
79
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 tropical, citrusy, hoppy character as Monument Magic will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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