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West Is The Best

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A West Coast IPA with a distinct citrus aroma, richly hopped and fragrant with the US hops Simcoe and Citra. The bitterness is pronounced and meets real strength, in an old-school, unfiltered style. It was relaunched in a new look and belongs to the core range of beers the brewery says you will always find.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
orange
piney
Aroma
Assertive and clean citrus notes lead the nose, with Citra and Simcoe hops delivering bright orange and grapefruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Is The Best

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with bright clarity characteristic of the West Coast style. The unfiltered character creates a subtle haze that catches light warmly. A dense, persistent head forms with fine carbonation and displays good lacing along the glass.

light goldenunfilteredfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Assertive and clean citrus notes lead the nose, with Citra and Simcoe hops delivering bright orange and grapefruit character. A resinous pine undertone emerges alongside subtle herbal touches, grounded by restrained malt sweetness that never overshadows the hop profile.

citrus forwardresinous pineCitra and Simcoeherbal depth

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp, bitter hop bite that demonstrates considerable structure for 6.3% ABV. Mid-palate builds into layers of orange pith, resin, and piney spice while maintaining clean, dry progression. The bitterness persists confidently without harshness, backed by lean malt that provides necessary ballast without sweetness.

pronounced bitternesscitrus and resinlean malt bodydry progression

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hoppy bitterness and pine resin extending well into the aftertaste. Clean fermentation character allows the hop profile to remain distinct through the close.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean fermentation
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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 hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as West Is The Best will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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