Dry and firmly bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Greg
◎ Appearance
Greg presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, creating a delicate white collar that clings lightly to the glass. The beer displays a characteristic pale ale translucency with subtle luminosity.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced resinous pine and citrus notes, leading with grapefruit and lemon zest. Beneath the hop-forward profile lies a clean, subtle malt foundation that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming it. There is no notable yeast expression, allowing the noble hop character to dominate the olfactory experience.
◐ Taste
On entry, the beer delivers immediate citrus and piney hop bitterness that is direct but restrained, appropriate to the 50 IBU specification. The mid-palate reveals a light, clean malt base with subtle honey-grain sweetness that balances the hop intensity without masking it. The finish is relatively dry, with the resinous character persisting gently through to the swallow.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering piney and citrus notes that fade over several seconds. The aftertaste remains hoppy and slightly astringent, typical of the West Coast IPA style and true to the beer's memorial purpose.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Greg
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Greg
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, citrusy character as Greg will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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