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Forest Ranger

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A West Coast IPA built on a classic line-up of American hops, which the brewery says gives it a pungent profile with added layers of pine and citrus. The aroma brings pine dust and orange peel. On the palate it is bittersweet and dry, with a resinous note that carries into the finish. At 6.2% it is the strongest of the brewery's regular hop-led beers.

ABV
6.2%
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
resinouspineycitrusy
resinous
piney
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous pine dust and bright orange peel, characteristic of a classic West Coast hop bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Forest Ranger

◎ Appearance

A pale golden brew with excellent clarity and a bright, clean presentation. The head is white and persistent, with fine Schaumhaftung that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine dust and bright orange peel, characteristic of a classic West Coast hop bill. These American Edelhopfen aromatics are pungent and immediately expressive, creating a crisp and inviting profile without any malt sweetness competing for attention.

pine resinorange peelpungenthop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a balanced bittersweet entry, building into a dry, resinous mid-palate that echoes the nose. The bitterness is clean and measured at 60 IBU, never harsh, while a subtle malt backbone provides structure without sweetness. The resinous character persists throughout.

bittersweetresinousdrybalanced

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish dominated by lingering resin and pine, with a dry, crisp fade. The aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter and herbaceous, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry finishherbalpine
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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, piney, dry character as Forest Ranger will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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