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Golden Hour

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A West Coast IPA at 7% ABV with citrus, tropical fruit and a subtle touch of pine. Golden Hour is hopped with Krush, Idaho 7 and Simcoe and finishes dry and refreshing, made for easy drinking. It belongs to the one-off series of Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, in Zeeland, the brewery Kees Bubberman opened in 2015.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit—followed by tropical fruit aromatics that suggest mango and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Hour

◎ Appearance

Golden Hour presents a bright, luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, steady head that maintains good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visually inviting pour that reflects the beer's name.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit—followed by tropical fruit aromatics that suggest mango and stone fruit. A subtle herbaceous pine backdrop emerges as the beer opens, layered beneath the fruit-forward character without dominating the profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitherbal pine

◐ Taste

On the palate, citrus and tropical notes form the core flavor experience, with a clean, smooth malt foundation that supports the hop character without heaviness. The bitterness is moderate and well-balanced, arriving mid-palate with a dry, crisp bite that integrates seamlessly rather than asserting dominance.

citrus, tropicalbalanced bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle drying effect that invites the next sip. The aftertaste remains light and hoppy without residual sweetness.

dry, refreshinglingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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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 refreshing, citrusy, dry character as Golden Hour will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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