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Dripping Pitch

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Dripping Pitch is a West Coast IPA that Duration has brewed since 2019 and now releases seasonally. Amarillo, Citra and Columbus give a bold hop aroma of citrus fruit and zest, and a resinous note runs through the palate. Pale and Vienna malt keep the base lean and dry, so the hops stay in front. The beer is crisp instead of soft and ends on a clean, firm snap of bitterness.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Very bitter81 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
resinouscitrusyhoppy
resinous
citrusy
hoppy
clean
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus fruit and zest from Amarillo, Citra, and Columbus hops, supported by a pronounced resinous character that adds depth and complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dripping Pitch

◎ Appearance

Light gold in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves crisp lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, giving the beer an inviting visual presence without cloudiness.

light goldclearcrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus fruit and zest from Amarillo, Citra, and Columbus hops, supported by a pronounced resinous character that adds depth and complexity. Underlying pale and Vienna malt contribute a lean, biscuity foundation that stays well behind the aromatic hop profile.

citrus zestresinouspale malt basebold hop presence

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and focused, with the hop bitterness arriving immediately alongside citric notes. The mid-palate maintains a lean, dry character with resin and herbal complexity holding center stage, while the malt base remains understated and mineral. Bitterness builds steadily but never becomes sharp or astringent.

dry palateresinous herbalsustained bitternesslean malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and snappy, ending on a firm, clean note of hop bitterness that lingers pleasantly without harshness. Aftertaste fades quickly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean snapdry finishmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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

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