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Jewel

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A crisp, modern West Coast IPA hopped with Citra, Simcoe, and CTZ. Snappy and bright with candied citrus, honey, and nectarine over a rounded, satisfying bitterness.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
honey
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus oils—bright lime and tangerine—lifted by the characteristic herbal-pine snap of Simcoe.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jewel

◎ Appearance

Jewel presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, light transmission. A compact white head forms readily and maintains solid retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Carbonation is assertive and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus oils—bright lime and tangerine—lifted by the characteristic herbal-pine snap of Simcoe. Candied citrus notes emerge underneath, complemented by subtle honeyed sweetness and a delicate stone fruit quality reminiscent of nectarine. The Citra and CTZ hops work together to create a crisp, modern aromatic profile without harshness.

citrus oilsherbal-pine snaphoneyed sweetnessstone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and bright, with candied citrus and peach flavors presenting immediately on the palate. The mid-palate reveals a rounded, honey-forward character that balances the assertive bitterness without overwhelming it. At 60 IBUs, the bitterness is satisfying and structured rather than aggressive, allowing the fruity and sweet elements to remain articulate through the swallow.

candied citruspeach presencerounded honeystructured bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with citrus bite and subtle honey fading gradually. A light, crisp dryness resolves the palate, leaving a pleasant herbal-bitter aftertaste without astringency.

clean fadecitrus bitemoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 hoppy, citrusy, peach character as Jewel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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