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East the Beast

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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.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
clean
Aroma
Tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose—passionfruit, mango, and citrus zest rise above a clean, understated malt base.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for East the Beast

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine white head that clings to the glass with steady lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a dynamic visual presence that reflects the beer's energetic character.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentionvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose—passionfruit, mango, and citrus zest rise above a clean, understated malt base. Noble hop character adds herbal and floral notes without overpowering the fruit-forward profile.

tropical fruitcitrus zestherbal hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and fruity, with tropical stone fruit flavors unfolding across the palate. A balanced hoppy bitterness emerges mid-palate without harshness, supported by a light, clean malt structure that keeps the beer refreshing and approachable despite its assertive hop presence.

juicy tropical fruitbalanced bitternesslight maltrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus and herbal hop notes that fade gradually. The moderate 60 IBU bitterness leaves a pleasant, lingering sensation without drying the mouth.

dry finishherbal lingeringmoderate bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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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.

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