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Symphonic Chronic Double West Coast

United States·Double West Coast IPA
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Symphonic Chronic Double West Coast is the newest member of the brewery's Symphonic Chronic line of 9 percent double IPAs and is sold in the IPA Variety Pack. It is hopped with Mosaic LupoMax, Strata, Simcoe, Chinook and Nugget, and the brewery presents it as its take on the classic West Coast IPA. Pine resin, citrus peel and grapefruit lead the aroma, joined by herbal, dank notes and a touch of tropical fruit. A light toasted malt sweetness sits underneath, and the finish is firmly bitter.

ABV
9.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
pineyresinoushoppy
piney
resinous
hoppy
citrusy
herbal
dank
Aroma
Pine resin and citrus peel dominate the nose, with distinctive grapefruit notes cutting through cleanly.
also:toasty,tropical,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Symphonic Chronic Double West Coast

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and good light transmission. The head forms quickly with fine bubbles and maintains solid lacing along the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is evident and well-integrated.

pale goldbright, cleargood head retention

◌ Aroma

Pine resin and citrus peel dominate the nose, with distinctive grapefruit notes cutting through cleanly. Herbal and dank cannabis-like qualities add earthy depth, while subtle tropical fruit undertones emerge on closer inspection. A light toasted malt sweetness anchors the profile without overwhelming the hop character.

pine resincitrus, grapefruitherbal, danklight toasted malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with medium body and balanced malt sweetness that supports rather than competes with the hop profile. Bitterness builds steadily across the mid-palate, integrating Mosaic, Strata, Simcoe, Chinook and Nugget into a cohesive dried citrus and resinous character. The 60 IBU bitterness is structured and clean rather than aggressive.

medium bodybalancedcitrus resinbuilding bitterness

◑ Finish

Firmly bitter finish with lasting resinous and grapefruit notes that persist in the aftertaste. Dryness increases gradually, leaving a clean, mineral-like sensation on the palate.

firm bitternessdry finishresinous aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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 Double West Coast IPA

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What is a Double 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.

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