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Firestone IPA

Firestone Walker Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 90 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

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
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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)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
tropical
hoppy
juicy
piney
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
berry

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Firestone IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Firestone IPA

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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