LBC IPA
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for LBC IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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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