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Citra, Mosaic, Warrior, Simcoe and Columbus, more than two pounds of hops per barrel, power this 7.1% West Coast IPA. Citrus leads, and orange and tropical fruit aromas temper a slightly piney crispness. That layering makes Snake Dog a more complex breed of West Coast IPA, from a brewery that started as a Colorado brewpub in 1990.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—predominantly orange and grapefruit—layered with tropical fruit character that suggests stone fruit and subtle melon undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Snake Dog

◎ Appearance

Snake Dog presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—predominantly orange and grapefruit—layered with tropical fruit character that suggests stone fruit and subtle melon undertones. A restrained pine resin thread runs beneath, adding complexity without dominating; the hop-forward profile is clean and expressive without harsh green notes.

citrus-forwardorange peeltropical fruitpine resin

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and bright, with citrus and orange flavors establishing themselves immediately on the palate. The mid-palate develops tropical depth and a moderate, well-integrated bitterness from the Columbus and Simcoe hops; the finish is dry and lingering, with a subtle piney fade that echoes the aromatic promise without becoming astringent.

citrus bitetropical mid-palatebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with clean bitterness and fading citrus notes. A pleasant dryness lingers on the palate, inviting the next sip.

lingering bitternessdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
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 citrusy, hoppy, orange character as Snake Dog will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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