Dry and firmly bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Série Relais West Coast IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head is white and well-defined, settling to a thin persistent collar with fine lacing down the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—orange zest and grapefruit pith—layered over a firm pine resin backbone. Herbal and woody notes from the Edelhopfen give the profile structure, while Malz presence remains deliberately restrained in the background.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and dry, with grapefruit and orange driving the palate through the mid-section. Malz stays lean and understated, allowing a firm, resolute bitterness to dominate the entire length. Pine and resin linger on the sides of the tongue throughout.
◑ Finish
The finish is drying and extended, with resinous bitterness holding steady into the aftertaste. Citrus notes fade gradually, leaving a clean, bitter-herbal fade with no residual sweetness.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Série Relais West Coast 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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Série Relais West Coast IPA
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 dry, citrusy, bitter character as Série Relais West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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