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HopArt IPA

COAST Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 386 American IPAs in hopIQ

COAST's unfiltered flagship IPA walks a fine line between sweet malt and assertive hops. Big resinous pine and citrus character ride a sturdy caramel-malt base into a firmly bitter, dry finish. Dubbed a 'work of art,' it's the beer many Charlestonians first tried from a local brewery and remains COAST's calling card.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
Malt character
caramel
malty
Distinctive notes
hazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for HopArt IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright amber-gold with a hazy, unfiltered clarity that speaks to the beer's natural character. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Active carbonation rises visibly through the body.

amber-gold, unfiltereddense head and lacingbright and lively

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold resinous pine and fresh citrus notes that dominate immediately. Beneath lies a warm caramel-malt sweetness that provides ballast without overwhelming the hop character. A subtle herbaceous quality frames the overall impression.

resinous pine, bright citruscaramel malt sweetnessherbal complexity

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and hoppy, with assertive pine and citrus flavors setting an early aggressive tone. The mid-palate reveals a sturdy caramel-malt foundation that adds body and slight sweetness, creating tension with the lingering bitterness. The finish dries considerably, with a firm bitter edge that persists.

assertive hops, pinecaramel malt basefirmly bitter, dry

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains decidedly dry and bitter, with resinous hop character extending the experience. Moderate length with a clean, mineral quality that invites the next sip.

dry, bitter finishlingering resin
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of HopArt IPA

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 HopArt IPA

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, resinous character as HopArt IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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