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West Coast Mosaic IPA

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Berry, citrus, tropical fruit and pine drive this 7.7% West Coast IPA, with punchy aroma and a classic West Coast bite. It uses the same Mosaic hops, yeast and water as Mosaic IPA but leaves out the complex malt backbone, which gives the hops a clean, golden canvas. It's pitched to quench a Texas-sized thirst. A year-round beer from Community Beer in Dallas.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
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
hoppytropicalpiney
hoppy
tropical
piney
citrusy
berry
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent Mosaic hop character: ripe berries and citrus pith meld with resinous pine and herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast Mosaic IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent transparency and fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. A dense, off-white head forms readily and maintains solid retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as the beer is consumed. The body presents as light and inviting, with active bubbles rising steadily.

bright goldenexcellent claritydense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent Mosaic hop character: ripe berries and citrus pith meld with resinous pine and herbal undertones. Tropical fruit notes—stone fruit and subtle melon—emerge in the mid-range, supported by a clean malt foundation that frames the hops without competing. The overall impression is fresh and punchy, with no fermentation solvent or oxidative notes.

berry, citrus, pinetropical fruitresinous Edelhopfenclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-forward, with citrus zest and berry character landing immediately on the palate. Mid-palate balances tropical fruit sweetness against a building, clean bitterness that lingers without harshness. The reduced malt backbone allows the Mosaic hops to remain the focal point, finishing with a dry, piney bite and a light, refreshing mouthfeel that invites another sip.

hoppy, citrus-forwardtropical mid-palateclean bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness extends into a lingering, dry aftertaste with resinous pine and subtle citrus persistence. Moderate length and crisp resolution make this beer ideal for sustained drinking.

lingering pinedry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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

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 hoppy, tropical, piney character as West Coast Mosaic IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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