Very dry and assertively bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Competition
◎ Appearance
Competition pours a clear, bright gold with excellent clarity. The head is stable and compact, leaving clean lines of lacing around the glass as it settles. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence.
◌ Aroma
The nose is expressive and layered, leading with juicy tropical fruit—kiwi and ripe mango—alongside bright lemon zest and a subtle chewy candy sweetness. Beneath the fruit-forward character sits a dank, resinous hop base that anchors the profile with earthy, piney notes. Malt is restrained, allowing the hop character to dominate.
◐ Taste
The palate opens clean and hoppy, with the tropical and citrus notes from the aroma translating into a juicy, snappy entry. A firm, structured bitterness emerges in the mid-palate, providing backbone without harshness, while malt remains supportive rather than prominent. The bitterness carries through cleanly to the finish.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry and snappy, with lingering hop bitterness that fades briskly. No sweetness or malt character lingers; the aftertaste is clean and refreshing.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Competition
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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Competition
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 flavor character as Competition will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other West Coast IPAs in hopIQ