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Jaw-dropping notes of grapes meet tangerine and floral tones in this 4.8% West Coast IPA, a vibrant beer with a bite. Viper is part of the limited-edition can range from Everards and is brewed with barley and wheat. The 440 ml can is listed at 42.1 kcal per 100 ml, or 1.4 UK units per half pint. Everards also calls it a vibrant pale ale.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityfloralcitrusy
fruity
floral
citrusy
hoppy
wheat
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with distinctive grape and stone fruit notes, accompanied by bright citrus—specifically tangerine—that lifts above the hop profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Viper

◎ Appearance

Viper presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting tone. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's vibrant character.

pale goldenclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive grape and stone fruit notes, accompanied by bright citrus—specifically tangerine—that lifts above the hop profile. Floral elements weave through the background, suggesting noble hop character rather than aggressive American varieties. A soft, clean malt base supports the aromatic complexity without dominating.

grape, tangerinefloral hop notesstone fruitclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with the promised grape and citrus flavors translating clearly from aroma to taste. Mid-palate reveals a balanced bitterness—60 IBU applied with restraint—that complements rather than overwhelms the hop character. The wheat and barley malt bill provides a subtle, slightly grainy sweetness that frames the finish without heaviness.

citrus-forwardmoderate bitternessgrainy sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and herbal notes that gradually fade. A subtle bite remains, characteristic of the style, without any harsh astringency.

dry finishlingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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, floral, citrusy character as Viper will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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