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Green Beacon West Coast IPA

Green Beacon Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · West Coast IPA · One of 62 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Firmly bitter and dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
resinous
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Green Beacon 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 Green Beacon 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 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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