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Gulf Coast IPA

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Parish's West-Coast-leaning IPA — 6% ABV, clear and dry where Envie and Dr. Juice are hazy. Citrus-and-pine hop bill, firm-but-balanced bitterness, dry-crisp finish. The Gulf Coast reference is geographical rather than tropical — this is the classic-American-IPA counterweight to the brewery's two hazies. Packaged in 6-pack 12oz cans.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
orange
earthy
tropical
Aroma
Citrus and pine dominate the nose, with clear notes of orange peel and dried herbal resins.
also:bready,floral
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gulf Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly with fine, persistent bubbles that establish good lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears moderately active, supporting a crisp visual presentation typical of West Coast–style ales.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright

◌ Aroma

Citrus and pine dominate the nose, with clear notes of orange peel and dried herbal resins. A subtle earthy undertone grounds the hop character, while light bready grain notes emerge on closer inspection. The aroma is clean and direct, without fruity esters or yeast-derived complexity.

citrus peelpineyearthybready malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with immediate citrus impact and a firm, well-defined bitterness that sits squarely in the mid-palate. The orange and pine characteristics carry through cleanly, supported by a light grain base that adds structure without sweetness. Bitterness remains balanced and drying rather than harsh, typical of thoughtful hop balance.

hoppy bitebalanced bitternessdry palateorange

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp with lingering citrus and pine notes fading gradually. Clean, short-to-medium aftertaste with no residual sweetness or harsh astringency.

dry finishcleanshort-to-medium
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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