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Granville Island Brockton West Coast IPA

Granville Island Brewing
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🌍 Canada · West Coast IPA · One of 30 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

Granville Island Brewing's Brockton West Coast IPA hails from Vancouver, Canada, showcasing the classic West Coast IPA tradition with a bright golden hue and aromatic hop character. The beer presents a clean, crisp profile with pronounced citrus and pine notes balanced by subtle grain sweetness, delivering a refreshing drinking experience. The finish is dry and moderately bitter, with lingering hoppy complexity that doesn't overpower, making it an approachable yet flavorful representation of the style.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
piney
herbal
orange
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Granville Island Brockton West Coast IPA

Appearance

Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms a dense, white foam that clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacework as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted West Coast IPA.

bright goldenclearpersistent head lacing

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced citrus and pine character that dominates the aromatic profile. Fresh herbal notes emerge beneath, along with subtle orange zest complexity. The background reveals a restrained grain sweetness that frames without overshadowing the hop expression.

citrus-forwardpine resinherbal depthorange zest

Taste

The palate enters with crisp bitterness balanced by clean malt foundation. Citrus and pine flavors develop through the mid-palate with good definition, while a subtle bready note provides framework without heaviness. The bitterness remains moderate and integrated, allowing the hop character to remain approachable rather than aggressive.

balanced citrus-pinecrisp entrydry finishmoderate bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering hoppy complexity that fades gradually. A pleasant bitter edge persists without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry aftertastehoppy persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Granville Island Brockton West Coast 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 Granville Island Brockton West Coast 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 hoppy, citrusy, piney character as Granville Island Brockton West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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