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O'Hara's West Coast IPA

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Pine and citrus lead in this 6.2 % IPA, hopped with Cascade and Mosaic among others. Citrus fruit dominates the aroma, the taste is boldly fruity, and a subtle malt sweetness gives way to a refreshing bitterness. Mosaic adds mango, stone fruit and tropical notes; Cascade brings a floral, spicy character with a hint of grapefruit. Golden with a light haze under a white head.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
citrusyfruitypiney
citrusy
fruity
piney
tropical
floral
hoppy
Aroma
Citrus fruit dominates the nose—grapefruit and orange zest from Cascade hops blend seamlessly with mango and stone fruit notes contributed by Mosaic.
also:spicy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for O'Hara's West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden colour with a light haze beneath a persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the body. Head retention is firm, with good adhesion to the glass walls as the beer settles.

golden, lightly hazywhite head, good lacingbright, well-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Citrus fruit dominates the nose—grapefruit and orange zest from Cascade hops blend seamlessly with mango and stone fruit notes contributed by Mosaic. A floral spice undercurrent runs through, with subtle tropical character adding depth and complexity to the initial impression.

citrus, grapefruit zestmango, stone fruitfloral, spicy hoppy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold fruity character mirroring the aromatic profile, then a gentle malt sweetness provides backbone and balance in the mid-palate. Bitterness builds gradually and finishes refreshingly clean without harshness, allowing the hop-derived fruit to linger.

fruity, bold entrysubtle malt sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus and tropical fruit notes. The bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a clean, inviting aftertaste.

dry finishcitrus lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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 citrusy, fruity, piney character as O'Hara's West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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