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East Coast IPA

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East Coast IPA is an American-style IPA of 4.0% within the Greene King IPA family. Amarillo, used in the copper and again as a late hop, gives citrus fruit together with floral and spicy notes; Centennial and Citra add further citrus and soft tropical fruit. Pale malt keeps the body clean and easy-drinking, and the bitterness is pronounced.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleantropical
citrusy
clean
tropical
floral
hoppy
spicy
Aroma
Amarillo dominates the nose, delivering prominent citrus zest and subtle floral notes with a gentle spice undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for East Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, off-white head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is assertive, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body. Lacing clings persistently to the sides.

golden-ambercleardense headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Amarillo dominates the nose, delivering prominent citrus zest and subtle floral notes with a gentle spice undertone. Centennial and Citra add layers of bright orange peel and soft tropical fruit—melon and peach—without overwhelming. The pale malt base provides a clean, neutral backdrop that allows the hop character to shine.

citrus zestfloral spicetropical fruitclean malt

◐ Taste

The entry is crisp and hop-forward, with citrus bite and a whisper of stone fruit midway through. The 60 IBU bitterness asserts itself cleanly across the palate without harshness, supported by a lean, dry body from pale malt that keeps the beer refreshing and drinkable. The finish is dry and resinous, with lingering citrus pith.

citrus bitepronounced bitternessdry bodyresinous

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with a pleasant bitter edge and fading citrus notes. Clean, medium-length finish leaves no sweetness behind.

bitter edgecitrus fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 American IPA

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What is a American 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 American IPA

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