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Green Beacon West Coast IPA

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Green Beacon West Coast IPA is a limited release hopped with Riwaka, Talus and Vic Secret and brewed to 6.66 % ABV. The aroma brings passion fruit, citrus and grapefruit with a resinous pine edge. On the palate the same fruit sits on a pale malt base with a subtle sweetness that balances the hops. Pine and grapefruit stay present into the finish and give the beer the drier, hop-driven profile of the West Coast style.

ABV
6.66%
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
fruityhoppypiney
fruity
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant passion fruit and citrus notes—primarily grapefruit—layered over a pronounced resinous pine character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Beacon West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a pale, fine-grained head that adheres well to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation is brisk and evenly distributed, creating an inviting, lively presentation characteristic of the West Coast IPA style.

golden, clearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant passion fruit and citrus notes—primarily grapefruit—layered over a pronounced resinous pine character. A subtle herbaceous edge frames these fruit-forward impressions, with the overall aromatic profile showing good intensity and complexity without yeast or malt dominance.

passion fruit, citrusresinous pinegrapefruit zestherbaceous

◐ Taste

Entry brings clean, fruit-driven character balanced atop a crisp pale malt foundation. The mid-palate sustains grapefruit and pine notes with measured bitterness, while subtle residual sweetness softens the overall dryness without muddying the hop expression. Flavors remain well-integrated and harmonious throughout.

piney, grapefruitdry, balancedrestrained malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with pine and grapefruit persisting into the aftertaste. Hop bitterness fades gradually, leaving a clean, slightly resinous dryness on the palate.

dry, persistentresinous fade
80
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 fruity, hoppy, piney character as Green Beacon West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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