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Firestone IPA

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Firestone IPA is the brewery's modern take on the California IPA, launched in 2023 and rooted in West Coast tradition. A light base of two-row and white wheat leaves room for Citra, Mosaic and Strata. The hops bring waves of pineapple, orange and lemon, along with mango, blueberry and clementine, while the malt stays in the background. The body is crisp and bright, and the bitterness is moderate enough to keep the fruit in front.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter44 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2024
European Beer Star
New-Style Pale Ales
Bronze · 2025
European Beer Star
Pale Ale
★Gold — European Beer Star (New-Style Pale Ales)
★Bronze — European Beer Star (Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitycitrusytropical
fruity
citrusy
tropical
orange
hoppy
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—pineapple, orange zest and lemon—layered with stone fruit notes of mango and subtle berry undertones of blueberry and clementine.
also:juicy,piney
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Firestone IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, clean presentation. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine white cap with good retention and lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, evident in steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—pineapple, orange zest and lemon—layered with stone fruit notes of mango and subtle berry undertones of blueberry and clementine. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the Citra, Mosaic and Strata hops to take center stage with their characteristic aromatic profile.

tropical citrusstone fruitclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the same fruit-forward character detected on the nose: pineapple and lemon upfront, with mango and subtle blueberry developing through the mid-palate. The malt contributes a light, slightly sweet foundation without heaviness, while bitterness remains moderate at 44 IBU—present enough to balance the fruit without overwhelming it.

citrus-drivenmalt in balancemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with citrus brightness lingering through the aftertaste. The moderate bitterness fades gently, leaving a dry, refreshing impression that invites another sip.

dry finishcitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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, citrusy, tropical character as Firestone IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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