Coastal Commander
Classic dank, piney and resinous hop character is layered with vibrant grapefruit and tropical fruit and finishes crisp and dry. Brewed together with SweetWater Brewing Company, this West Coast IPA of 5.0% uses Columbus, Superdelic, Amarillo, Citra and Simcoe over Extra Pale, Light Munich, Dextrin and English Cara malts.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Coastal Commander
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 resinous, piney, dank character as Coastal Commander will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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