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Hello, LA

Highland Park Brewery
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 86 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

Hello, LA is the West Coast IPA that Highland Park Brewery has poured since its first year, hopped with Mosaic and Citra. It pours bright and clear golden under a fluffy white head. The nose is pungent with juicy tropical fruit, fresh tangerine and a sticky, dank blueberry note, and the palate sets that fruit against a firm residual bitterness. The body stays lean and crisp, and the finish is dry at 6.8 percent.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

Gold · 2022
World Beer Cup
International Pale Ale
★Gold — World Beer Cup (International Pale Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
tropical
citrusy
juicy
dank
hoppy
piney
Distinctive notes
berry

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hello, LA

◎ Appearance

Hello, LA presents a bright, luminous golden hue with excellent clarity. A fluffy white head forms generously and retains well, clinging to the glass walls with fine, persistent lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's crisp visual presentation.

bright goldenclear, fluffy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is pungent and assertive, dominated by juicy tropical fruit—mango and stone fruit forward in the mix. Fresh tangerine zest provides bright citrus notes, layered beneath a sticky, dank blueberry character that adds depth and earthiness. The Mosaic and Citra hop blend creates a cohesive, fruit-driven aromatic profile without harsh greenness.

juicy tropical fruitfresh tangerinedank blueberry

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the same tropical fruit character established on the nose, but immediately encounters a firm, well-structured residual bitterness that frames the entry. Mid-palate maintains balance between fruit sweetness and hop bite, with the lean body preventing any cloying impression. The bitterness asserts itself consistently without dominating, finishing with a clean, dry quality.

tropical fruitfirm bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, the bitterness carrying cleanly through to the aftertaste without any lingering sweetness. A subtle citrus and stone fruit echo remains briefly before the palate clears completely.

dry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hello, LA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hello, LA

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 dry, tropical, bitter character as Hello, LA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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