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Time & Tide

Dominion City Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · West Coast Pale Ale · One of 4 West Coast Pale Ales in hopIQ

A pale ale in the West Coast mould: pink grapefruit zest, sweet red berry and pine resin lead, with Nelson Sauvin adding a white-wine and gooseberry twist over the top. Flaked rice and a pale pilsner malt base keep the body light and the finish dry, so the bitterness reads firm and clean. Fermented with lager yeast, which strips out fruity esters and leaves the hops standing alone.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
resinous
floral
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
berry
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Time & Tide

Appearance

Golden-amber hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A fine, persistent head builds quickly and clings to the glass with good lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of small bubbles.

golden-amberbright clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pink grapefruit zest and pine resin, backed by subtle sweet red berry notes. Nelson Sauvin hops introduce a distinctive white-wine character with gooseberry complexity that lifts the profile. Clean fermentation from lager yeast allows the hop character to remain sharp and focused, with no fruity esters muddying the picture.

grapefruit zestpine resingooseberrywhite wine notesclean fermentation

Taste

The palate enters light and dry, with citrus and berry flavors developing immediately across the front. Flaked rice and pale pilsner malt provide a lean, crisp foundation that never becomes heavy. Bitterness builds progressively through the mid-palate with a firm, resinous character that feels clean rather than harsh, allowing the hop profile to remain the centerpiece.

dry entrycitrus-forwardlight bodyfirm bitternessclean finish

Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with bitterness lingering cleanly on the palate. Hop character persists without becoming astringent, fading gradually into a refreshing aftertaste.

dryhoppy aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Time & Tide

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Time & Tide

About West Coast Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar West Coast Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, hoppy, piney character as Time & Tide will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

Other West Coast Pale Ales in hopIQ

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