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The Garys

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Pine leads this West Coast IPA, kettle-hopped with hand-selected Simcoe T90 and then dry-hopped generously with Simcoe T90, Mosaic T90, Citra Cryo and Krush Cryo. At 7.2% ABV it sits in a lineup where Jester King says it prizes hand-selected hops and advanced hop products to make dry, expressive IPAs.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
pineyhoppycitrusy
piney
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
Aroma
Pine resin dominates the nose with aggressive intensity, backed by bright citrus notes from the Cryo hop additions.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Garys

◎ Appearance

The Garys presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, vibrant character. The head is substantial and persistent, leaving defined lacing down the glass as carbonation is crisp and lively throughout.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Pine resin dominates the nose with aggressive intensity, backed by bright citrus notes from the Cryo hop additions. The bouquet is clean and dry, with little residual sweetness—the hand-selected Simcoe T90 provides a floral, woody backbone that frames the more volatile citrus elements.

piney resinbright citrusfloral woodydry aromatic

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold pine and resinous bitterness that carries through the mid-palate with excellent definition. Citrus flavors emerge mid-sip—tart and slightly herbal—balanced against a dry, mineral finish that prevents any malt sweetness from dominating. The 60 IBU bitterness is assertive but not harsh, integrated with the hop profile rather than standing alone.

piney bittercitrus forwarddry mineralresinous texture

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with pine and gentle resinous notes persisting for several minutes. A pleasant dryness on the palate leaves no cloy, inviting another sip.

long dry finishpiney aftertaste
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
86
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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

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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 piney, hoppy, dry character as The Garys will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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