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Pine Bolt

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Pine, grapefruit and floral citrus come with a malty start that closes bitter and dry. Pine Bolt is a 7.5% West Coast IPA on an all-base-malt foundation, clear and light orange in the glass, modeled on the IPAs that drew many people into craft beer ten or twenty years ago, with some newer techniques worked in.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusymalty
piney
citrusy
malty
floral
hoppy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive pine and resinous hop character, followed by bright citrus notes of grapefruit and orange zest.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pine Bolt

◎ Appearance

Pine Bolt presents a pale, light orange hue in the glass with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is white and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is evident and clean, giving the beer a lively, inviting presence.

light orangeclearfine lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive pine and resinous hop character, followed by bright citrus notes of grapefruit and orange zest. Beneath the Edelhopfen aromatics sits a gentle, supporting Malz base with subtle floral undertones that add refinement without overwhelming the composition.

piney, resinousgrapefruit, citrusfloral notesclean hop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, malty foundation before the hop bitterness unfolds progressively across the mid-palate. Pine, citrus, and a drying, bitter finish work in concert, creating a beer that balances sweetness and astringency. The bitterness is controlled yet persistent, closing the mouth dry and hoppy.

dry, bitterpiney palatecitrus backboneclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with lingering pine and citrus notes that fade gradually without harshness. A pleasant bitterness remains on the tongue, characteristic of well-crafted West Coast IPA design.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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 piney, dry, citrusy character as Pine Bolt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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