Handsome Jack
Handsome Jack is a dry-hopped IPA in the American West Coast style at 6.6%. Sweet orange leads, followed by juicy tropical fruit and further citrus notes. The bitterness is high and comes from a mix of American and Japanese hop varieties; Irish pale malt and a share of caramel malt set a rounded sweetness against it, so the beer stays smooth and balanced despite its intensity. It is named after Jack Criss, a 17th-century Irish pirate.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Handsome Jack
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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, bitter, orange character as Handsome Jack will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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