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Juicy and West Coast inspired, this IPA opens gently with fruity aromas and finishes with a piney bite. It is brewed with Mosaic hops from the Pacific Northwest and lands at 7.3% ABV, with the style named right on the label as West Coast IPA. The fruit comes first, the pine bite last, and the brewery calls the whole thing juicy, with Mosaic as the hop named by the brewery.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 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
fruitypineyjuicy
fruity
piney
juicy
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced stone fruit and citrus notes from the Mosaic hop character, delivering juicy tropical impressions in the foreground.
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Seeker

◎ Appearance

Hop Seeker presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation throughout. The head forms with modest density and maintains a fine, persistent collar of foam that clings to the glass with moderate lacing.

pale goldenbright, clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced stone fruit and citrus notes from the Mosaic hop character, delivering juicy tropical impressions in the foreground. A subtle resinous undertone emerges beneath the fruit, with gentle herbal and piney edges that ground the overall aromatic profile.

ripe stone fruittropical citrusherbal pine

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a soft, fruity sweetness that evolves into a balanced mid-palate where juicy hop character mingles with clean malt backbone. The bitterness arrives gradually, revealing piney and resinous qualities that build toward a dry, assertive finish without overwhelming the initial fruit impression.

juicy, fruity entrybalanced, dry mid-palatepine resin bite

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately long, with lingering piney bitterness and a drying sensation that cleanses the palate. Residual citrus notes fade into a subtle resinous aftertaste.

crisp, drypiney aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 fruity, piney, juicy character as Hop Seeker will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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