East the Beast
A fruity IPA with a tropical streak: a single malt crush under a mass of hops. The name belongs to a surf wave, beloved and feared, that barrels and dredges the far East Strand of Portrush when powerful North Atlantic swells roll in. The label sums it up in two lines: surf's up, enjoy the ride. Brewed by Lacada, the Portrush co-operative.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for East the Beast
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
About IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a 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 IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, tropical, hoppy character as East the Beast will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




