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Dead Reckoning

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Dead Reckoning is the West Coast IPA in the Outland range, 5.0 % and deep bronze in colour. Amarillo, Cascade and Mosaic hops give it citrus and pine on the nose and punchy citrus on the palate. The bitterness is classic for the type, and the finish is bold, dry and hoppy. The beer was first sold simply as Outland West Coast IPA and still goes by that name on the bar in the brewery's pubs. It is available all year.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2024
World Beer Awards
England
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (England)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Amarillo and Mosaic hops, underscored by the classic piney, resinous character of Cascade.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dead Reckoning

◎ Appearance

Deep bronze hue with good clarity and a fine white head that settles to a thin collar. The beer displays steady carbonation and moderate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

deep bronzeclearfine white headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from Amarillo and Mosaic hops, underscored by the classic piney, resinous character of Cascade. A subtle malt backbone provides gentle support without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardpine and resinEdelhopfen-drivenclean malt support

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and citrus-driven, with punchy grapefruit and lemon notes across the mid-palate. The bitterness is well-integrated and characteristic of the West Coast style—substantial without harshness—leading into a dry, hop-forward conclusion.

citrus biteclassic hop bitternessdry palatepiney finish

◑ Finish

Bold and dry, with lingering hop bitterness and a clean, resinous aftertaste. The finish is refreshingly assertive without any astringency, inviting another sip.

dryhoppy aftertasteclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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 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 citrusy, hoppy, piney character as Dead Reckoning will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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