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Spree Coast IPA

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Sand-orange in the glass, with a bouquet of ripe oranges, mandarins, pomelo and honeydew melon. It plays softly around the tongue and refreshes like a multivitamin smoothie, until resinous bitterness takes over and patiently waits for the next sip. Five hops – Magnum, Cascade, Centennial, Crystal and Citra – and 75 bitterness units make it a West Coast IPA at 6.9% ABV.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Very bitter75 IBU
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
citrusyresinousorange
citrusy
resinous
orange
hoppy
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus—ripe orange, mandarin, and pomelo—layered with honeydew melon notes that suggest a balanced, fruit-forward hop profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spree Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Sand-orange hue fills the glass with brilliant clarity and a pale golden luminosity characteristic of the West Coast style. A modest white head forms on the pour and maintains a delicate presence atop the beer, leaving fine trails of lacing as you drink.

sand-orangeclearfine lacingpale head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus—ripe orange, mandarin, and pomelo—layered with honeydew melon notes that suggest a balanced, fruit-forward hop profile. A subtle resinous undertone emerges beneath the citrus, hinting at the bittering hops to come, while the overall impression remains refreshing and inviting rather than aggressive.

ripe citrusmandarin and pomelohoneydewresinous base

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and soft, allowing the citrus character to bloom initially with refreshing, almost smoothie-like brightness. The mid-palate gradually shifts as resinous bitterness builds steadily, layering pine and herbal notes from the Cascade, Centennial, and Crystal hops without overwhelming the citrus foundation. The finish is dry and moderately bitter, with the 75 IBU asserting itself cleanly.

smooth entrycitrus-forwardresinous bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists with patient, measured intensity, inviting the next sip rather than demanding it. A lingering dry sensation frames the aftertaste, leaving a pleasant resinous dryness on the palate.

patient bitternessdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 citrusy, resinous, bitter character as Spree Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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