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Wesco IPA

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A piney note comes through in this old-school West Coast IPA, brewed with Centennial, Chinook and Crystal hops. Hop Valley reaches back to 1985 for it, a beer for the end of a long day on the trail. Wesco IPA runs at 7.7% ABV and 71 IBU and comes from Hop Valley, the Oregon brewery founded in 2009 in Eugene.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Very bitter71 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
pineyhoppyresinous
piney
hoppy
resinous
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced piney and resinous notes that dominate the aromatic profile, characteristic of the Centennial and Chinook hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wesco IPA

◎ Appearance

Wesco IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmittance. The head forms with good initial density and maintains a thin, persistent collar of fine bubbles along the glass. Carbonation is brisk and even, creating a gentle stream of fine bubbles that sustains the head's delicate lacing.

pale goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced piney and resinous notes that dominate the aromatic profile, characteristic of the Centennial and Chinook hop blend. Supporting the pine are bright citrus and subtle tropical fruit undertones, with a clean, fresh quality that avoids any stale or oxidative character. The foundation remains lean, allowing the hop character to express itself without substantial malt sweetness.

piney, resinouscitrus, tropical fruitclean, bright

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp with immediate hop bitterness that integrates smoothly across the palate. Mid-palate develops the resinous, piney character with lingering citrus notes and a dry, slightly mineral quality that prevents any cloying sweetness. The 71 IBU bitterness is firm but balanced, resolving into a clean, gripping finish without harshness.

firm bitternesspiney, resinousdry palatecitrus finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and enduring, with pine and resin lingering on the palate for several minutes. A subtle bitter edge persists without becoming astringent, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry, lingeringbitter edge
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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.

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