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Winding River

Creemore Springs Brewery
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🌍 Canada · West Coast IPA · One of 55 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

Citrus peel, grapefruit and resinous pine lead the aroma, with candied citrus behind them. The malt is polished rather than sweet, a gold-orange base that carries the hops without softening them, so the bold hop character stays in front from the first sip. Floral notes and orange pith come through on the palate, and the bitterness runs firm and evergreen through the finish. The strongest beer in the current range.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
resinous
floral
orange
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winding River

Appearance

Winding River presents a bright gold-orange hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident in steady streams. The head builds to a modest height and clings persistently to the glass, leaving fine lacing as you drink.

gold-orangebright claritypersistent lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus peel and grapefruit, accompanied by resinous pine and evergreen needles. Beneath these bold hop aromatics lies a subtle layer of candied citrus and floral notes, with the malt providing a clean, polished backdrop.

citrus peelresinous pinefloral notesgrapefruit

Taste

The palate opens with pronounced hop character—bitter and assertive—while the malt foundation remains deliberately understated and refined rather than sweet. Orange pith and floral complexity develop through the mid-palate, creating a full yet dry sensation without any cloying quality.

bold hop characterorange pithfirm bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is long and decidedly dry, with evergreen and pine resin lingering persistently on the palate. Bitterness remains the dominant note, fading slowly rather than abruptly.

dry aftertastelingering bitterness
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Winding River

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 Winding River

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, citrusy, resinous character as Winding River will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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