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High Hops

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Citrus, pine and tropical fruit drive this amber IPA, with floral pine tones over a lightly malty base that keeps the finish from turning too bitter. Five citrusy hop varieties and the brewery's own dry-hopping technique do the work. High Hops comes in at 6% ABV.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
tropical
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered with resinous pine and hints of tropical fruit that suggest stone fruit and light floral character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for High Hops

◎ Appearance

High Hops presents a bright amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively, evident in steady streams of small bubbles that maintain the foam structure throughout the tasting experience.

bright amberclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered with resinous pine and hints of tropical fruit that suggest stone fruit and light floral character. The malt base remains understated, providing gentle sweetness without competing with the assertive hop aromatics.

citrus-forwardresinous pinetropical notes

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and citrusy, with bright grapefruit and orange flavors immediately present on the palate. The mid-palate reveals subtle tropical fruit complexity and soft floral undertones, balanced by a clean, lightly sweet malt foundation that prevents harshness. Bitterness builds gradually but remains measured, finishing with a dry, hoppy quality rather than aggressive bite.

zesty citrusbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with citrus and pine notes persisting without overstaying their welcome. A light dryness carries through, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

lingering citrusdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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

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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 citrusy, hoppy, piney character as High Hops will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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