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Destihl Deadhead IPA (West Coast)

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Destihl's West Coast Deadhead — Citra, Simcoe, and Chinook on a vintage malt backbone. Fruity, resinous, and hop-forward with balanced bitterness — the West Coast axis to Vertex's Midwest interpretation. Part of the Deadhead IPA Series variety pack. Old-school Illinois West Coast, no hazy compromises.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
resinoushoppycitrusy
resinous
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
piney
malty
Aroma
Bright citrus and pine dominate the nose, driven by Citra, Simcoe, and Chinook hops in concert.
also:tropical,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Destihl Deadhead IPA (West Coast)

◎ Appearance

Bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent head retention. The carbonation is crisp and visible, with dense Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass as the beer releases. A clean, traditional West Coast presentation with no haze.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus and pine dominate the nose, driven by Citra, Simcoe, and Chinook hops in concert. Resinous undertones and herbal notes emerge beneath, with subtle stone fruit and a light tropical fringe. The malt backbone sits far back, offering just enough grain sweetness to anchor the composition without intrusion.

citrus, pineresinous, herbalstone fruitrestrained malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and hoppy, with immediate citrus and pine character balanced by firm, measured bitterness. The mid-palate remains hop-forward and resinous, with subtle orange notes and dry, grassy undertones that persist through the body. Malt provides a warm backbone without sweetness, allowing the Edelhopfen character to lead throughout.

hop-drivencitrus, resinbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous hop bitterness fading gradually into a clean, crisp aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains; the beer closes with pine and herbal notes.

dry, lingeringresinous aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
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

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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 resinous, hoppy, citrusy character as Destihl Deadhead IPA (West Coast) will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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