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LBC IPA

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LBC IPA from Beachwood Brewing in Long Beach, California pours a clear, burnished amber with a bright white head that lingers with lacy persistence. True to its Southern Californian roots, the aroma bursts with sun-drenched citrus — ripe grapefruit, tangerine zest, and a whisper of tropical mango — underpinned by a clean, resinous pine character. On the palate, a firm bitterness takes command early, balanced by a crisp, moderately dry malt backbone that stays well out of the way. The West Coast style is expressed honestly: lean, clean, and unapologetically hop-forward. The finish is long, dry, and bracingly bitter, leaving a satisfying resinous tang. A textbook West Coast IPA that proudly represents the Long Beach brewing scene.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
resinoushoppyclean
resinous
hoppy
clean
tropical
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus character — ripe grapefruit and tangerine zest dominate, supported by a whisper of tropical mango.
also:malty,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for LBC IPA

◎ Appearance

LBC IPA presents a clear, burnished amber hue that catches light with warm translucence. A bright white head builds with initial pour and clings to the glass with persistent lacy retention, leaving well-defined rings of foam with each sip. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

clear amberbright white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus character — ripe grapefruit and tangerine zest dominate, supported by a whisper of tropical mango. Beneath the fruit sits a pronounced resinous pine backbone, clean and herbal, with no oxidative or vinous notes. The overall impression is sun-baked, aromatic, and unapologetically hop-forward without any cloying sweetness.

grapefruittangerineresinous pinetropical mango

◐ Taste

A firm, measured bitterness takes command on entry, anchored by a crisp and moderately dry malt foundation that remains austere and well-composed. Mid-palate develops the resinous, piney character suggested in the aroma, with lingering citrus notes adding texture without muddying the dry profile. The hop bitterness is pronounced but not harsh, expressing the West Coast IPA idiom with clarity and restraint.

firm bitternessdry malt backboneresinous hop charactercitrus complexity

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and bracingly dry, leaving a satisfying resinous tang on the palate that encourages another sip. No sweetness lingers; the bitterness holds with composure through the aftertaste.

long and dryresinous aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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, hoppy, bitter character as LBC IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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