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Coastal Evacuation

Cape May Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 140 Double IPAs in hopIQ

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%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
dank
piney
resinous
tropical
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Coastal Evacuation

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Coastal Evacuation

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Coastal Evacuation will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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