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Coastal Commander

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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.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinouspineydank
resinous
piney
dank
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent dank and piney hop character, complemented by resinous notes from Columbus and Simcoe.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coastal Commander

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and a modest white head that settles into a thin collar. Fine carbonation delivers steady effervescence throughout the glass, with good retention along the sides.

pale goldenbright and clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent dank and piney hop character, complemented by resinous notes from Columbus and Simcoe. Beneath the hop intensity lies vibrant grapefruit zest and subtle tropical fruit notes, with a light biscuity backbone from the Extra Pale and Light Munich malts.

dank pinegrapefruit zesttropical fruitresinous

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and balanced, with the hop bitterness (60 IBU) asserting itself steadily across the mid-palate. Citrus and herbal flavors build from the Amarillo and Citra, supported by a dry, grainy malt foundation. The finish drives toward dryness with lingering pine and grapefruit notes.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessherbaceousdry malt base

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and clean, with hop bitterness fading to a dry mineral quality. No sweetness remains, ending with a persistent resinous note.

crisp finishdry aftertastepersistent hop
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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 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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