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Liang Ma West Coast IPA

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Bright in colour using 100% base malt with no caramalts added — a clean base for Centennial, Amarillo and Strata hops to sing. Named after Beijing's Liang Ma River.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
hoppyfloralcitrusy
hoppy
floral
citrusy
orange
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced floral and citrus notes from Centennial and Amarillo hops, with a distinctive orange peel character.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Liang Ma West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with exceptional clarity, reflecting the use of 100% base malt and absence of caramel malts. A fine, persistent white head forms on the pour and maintains good adhesion to the glass as the beer is consumed. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, lending a crisp visual presence.

pale goldencrystal-clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced floral and citrus notes from Centennial and Amarillo hops, with a distinctive orange peel character. Strata adds subtle tropical fruit layers that sit atop a clean, neutral malt base. The overall impression is fresh and herbaceous, with no yeast esters or oxidative notes.

bright citrusfloral hopsorange peeltropical undercurrent

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, with balanced bitterness that arrives cleanly without harshness. The palate showcases hop-forward character—citrus and floral elements dominate the mid-palate, supported by subtle tropical fruit notes. Malt remains restrained and clean, allowing the 60 IBU to define the experience without overwhelming dryness.

dry palatebalanced bitternesscitrus-forwardclean malt base

◑ Finish

A medium finish with lingering dry bitterness and faint orange notes. The aftertaste remains refreshing rather than astringent, with hop character gradually receding.

dry finishlingering hops
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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 dry, hoppy, floral character as Liang Ma West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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