West Coast IPA
Pine, ripe citrus and tropical aromas lead, followed by a grapefruit-zest bitterness, notes of dark caramel from British Crystal malt and a floral finish with dry, woody hop notes. Five different hops shape this 7.0 % IPA, which is brewed year-round. The original West Coast IPA returned to the lineup in 2019.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast IPA
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
About IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, bitter, tropical character as West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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