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West Coast Buster

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Citrus and pine stand out in West Coast Buster, a double dry-hopped West Coast IPA with a balanced bitterness and a long, aromatic finish. It is hopped with Citra P90 and Citra Cryo, and the Cryo form adds extra depth to the aroma. At 7.2% ABV, barley, wheat and oat malt carry a full body.

ABV
7.2%
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
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
resinous
floral
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive pine and citrus notes from the dual Citra dry-hop schedule, with the Cryo addition lending additional aromatic depth and complexity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast Buster

◎ Appearance

West Coast Buster presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms dense and persistent foam that clings to the glass in fine lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, supporting the visual presentation throughout.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive pine and citrus notes from the dual Citra dry-hop schedule, with the Cryo addition lending additional aromatic depth and complexity. Floral undertones emerge alongside resinous character, while the malt base contributes a subtle grain sweetness without overwhelming the hop-forward profile. The aroma is clean and expressive, showing no yeast-derived esters.

pine-forwardbright citrusresinousfloral undertones

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a full body derived from the barley, wheat, and oat malt blend, delivering substantial mouthfeel and presence. Pine and citrus flavors persist across the mid-palate, complemented by a measured bitterness that balances the aromatic hop character without becoming harsh. A slight resinous dryness frames the finish, with floral notes adding dimension to the overall taste experience.

full-bodiedbalanced bitternesspineycitrus-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is long and aromatic, with pine and citrus character extending into a dry, clean aftertaste. Bitterness fades gradually, leaving a lingering resinous quality that invites another sip.

long aromatic finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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

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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 piney, citrusy, hoppy character as West Coast Buster will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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