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Clean Line

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Grist House's take on a West Coast IPA pairs a big aroma with an inviting bitterness. It is brewed with Citra, Centennial and Waimea hops, and its name is a call to send that next clean line. A 7.0% ABV IPA from Grist House, the family-owned Pittsburgh brewery open since 2014.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Citra hops, layered with herbal and piney undertones from Waimea and Centennial.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clean Line

◎ Appearance

Clean Line presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a full, persistent white head that leaves clean lacing down the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, supporting a lively visual presence throughout the pour. The beer's transparent body showcases the care taken in its brewing.

golden, clearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Citra hops, layered with herbal and piney undertones from Waimea and Centennial. Floral character sits in the mid-range, adding complexity, while a clean malt base provides gentle support without dominating. The aroma is inviting and cohesive, neither sharp nor thin.

citrus, grapefruitpine, herbalfloral notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and crisp, with citrus flavors immediately apparent and followed by a pronounced but balanced bitterness that sits at 60 IBU. Mid-palate development brings out piney resin and herbal spice, while the dry, lean malt character allows hop expression to remain in focus. The bitterness builds steadily but never becomes astringent, with a lingering hoppy finish.

citrus-forwardcontrolled bitternesshoppy, pineylean, dry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with bitter hop notes extending into the aftertaste. A lingering citrus and pine character fades gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, bitter fadelingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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 hoppy, bitter, citrusy character as Clean Line will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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