Golden Hour
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Golden Hour
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 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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