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West Coast Farm

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West Coast Farm is the brewery's dry, hop-forward IPA, brewed from the farm's own grain. It relies on European rather than American hops: Celeia and the modern Alsatian variety Elixir, the latter also used for dry hopping. Bitter orange peel goes into the brew, and the house culture lends a rustic farmhouse edge. In the glass it shows a resinous bitterness, orange and citrus zest, ripe fruit and a peppery finish. The brewery recommends storing it cold and drinking it fresh.

ABV
6.5%
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
hoppyresinouscitrusy
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
orange
spicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous, herbal hop character from Celeia and Elixir, accented by bright bitter orange peel and fresh citrus zest.
also:herbal,piney
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast Farm

◎ Appearance

West Coast Farm presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, and the foam clings to the glass with good retention, creating a delicate Schaumkleid that marks each sip.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous, herbal hop character from Celeia and Elixir, accented by bright bitter orange peel and fresh citrus zest. Below lies a subtle, clean malt backbone that does not dominate, while the farmhouse culture adds a faint rustic earthiness without cloudiness or funk.

resinous hoppybitter orange, citrusherbal, pepperyrustic farmhouse edge

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and hop-forward, with the farm grain providing a clean, understated foundation. The bitterness builds steadily across the mid-palate—resinous and complex—while citrus zest and orange peel notes weave through. Ripe fruit character emerges in the center, balanced by the beer's moderate body and crisp mouthfeel.

dry, hoppyresinous bitternesscitrus, orange zestripe fruit notes

◑ Finish

A peppery, lingering finish follows, with the bitterness tapering cleanly but remaining present in the aftertaste. The dryness persists, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

peppery finishdry aftertastelingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of West Coast Farm

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 West Coast Farm

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 hoppy, resinous, dry character as West Coast Farm will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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