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Brockton West Coast IPA

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Brockton West Coast IPA entered the range in 2019 simply as West Coast IPA and gained the Brockton name later. The hop character is bright, with floral notes and citrus fruit such as grapefruit and lemon peel over a subtle caramel malt background. Bitterness is firm and lingering, the body medium, and the finish dry.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
★Bronze — World Beer Awards
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfloralhoppy
citrusy
floral
hoppy
caramel
malty
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced citrus and pine character that dominates the aromatic profile.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Brockton West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms a dense, white foam that clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacework as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted West Coast IPA.

bright goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus and pine character that dominates the aromatic profile. Fresh herbal notes emerge beneath, along with subtle orange zest complexity. The background reveals a restrained grain sweetness that frames without overshadowing the hop expression.

citrus-forwardpine resinherbal depthorange zest

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp bitterness balanced by clean malt foundation. Citrus and pine flavors develop through the mid-palate with good definition, while a subtle bready note provides framework without heaviness. The bitterness remains moderate and integrated, allowing the hop character to remain approachable rather than aggressive.

balanced citrus-pinecrisp entrydry finishmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering hoppy complexity that fades gradually. A pleasant bitter edge persists without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry aftertastehoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with Brockton West Coast IPA

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, bitter, dry character as Brockton West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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