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Trooper West Coast IPA

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Smells as if someone cracked open a bag of fresh hops and left it open, then rolls in waves of grapefruit, resin and unmistakable dankness, full-bodied with a confident bitterness. Built around Krush hops, this 6.6 % West Coast IPA was created with Iron Maiden and its Trooper Beer brand, and is brewed for loud nights.

ABV
6.6%
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
resinoushoppydank
resinous
hoppy
dank
citrusy
piney
Aroma
The nose immediately presents a wave of fresh hop character—crushed greenery and dank earthiness lead, followed by prominent grapefruit and resinous pine notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trooper West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, sustained head that builds a fine lacing pattern down the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a visually inviting pour that speaks to the beer's vibrant character.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately presents a wave of fresh hop character—crushed greenery and dank earthiness lead, followed by prominent grapefruit and resinous pine notes. Beneath the hop-forward aromatics lies a subtle malt backbone that anchors the profile without demanding attention.

fresh hop oilsgrapefruit zestdank resinpiney

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and assertive, with the Krush hops delivering a confident bitterness that frames the full-bodied malt structure. Mid-palate shows pronounced citrus character alongside resinous, piney undertones, while the finish turns progressively dry as the bitterness extends cleanly through the aftertaste.

assertive bitternessfull-bodiedcitrus forwarddry finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists with clean, lingering intensity, leaving a dry, slightly resinous sensation on the palate. The aftertaste remains hoppy and piney without harsh astringency, inviting another sip.

lingering bitternessdryresinous fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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

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