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Coastal Evacuation

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Cape May Brewing Company's Double IPA hits hard and stays focused—8% ABV, 75 IBU, and a lineup of West Coast classics (Simcoe, Amarillo, Centennial) that trade subtlety for immediate impact. Bright orange pour, sticky with resin, unrolling tropical citrus, grapefruit pith, and a bone-dry finish that demands another pour. For hopheads who want the full-volume experience.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
tropical
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive West Coast hop character—prominent grapefruit pith and lime zest from Simcoe and Amarillo combine with subtle pine and herbal notes from Centennial.
also:dank,fruity,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coastal Evacuation

◎ Appearance

Bright orange-gold body with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A generous, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with good lacing, maintaining presence throughout the session. The pour is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted Double IPA.

bright orange-goldpersistent white headexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive West Coast hop character—prominent grapefruit pith and lime zest from Simcoe and Amarillo combine with subtle pine and herbal notes from Centennial. Underneath, a light breadiness from the Malz foundation provides ballast without obscuring the hop-forward profile. The resinous quality is immediately apparent and engaging.

grapefruit pithpine and herbresinous hop

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and citrus-driven, with tropical fruit—passion fruit and tangerine—emerging mid-palate alongside dry, sticky resin. The bitterness builds steadily but remains integrated rather than harsh, supported by a modest Malz sweetness that keeps the beer balanced. Finish is decidedly dry and clean, with lingering grapefruit and herbal edge.

tropical citrussticky resinbone-dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is long and focused, with grapefruit pith and a gentle pine bite persisting well after swallow. Dryness dominates, inviting immediate return for another pour.

long, dry aftertastegrapefruit linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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