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St-Ambroise West Coast IPA

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A clear golden India Pale Ale built on the West Coast template: resinous pine and grapefruit peel arrive first, followed by a firm bitterness that stretches across the whole mouthful. The lean, faintly bready malt base stays out of the way. Sabro, El Dorado and Citra go in after fermentation and add tangerine, coconut and a touch of stone fruit to the nose. The finish is long and drying, the bitterness lingering rather than fading.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
resinouspineyhoppy
resinous
piney
hoppy
citrusy
orange
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous pine and grapefruit peel—classic West Coast hop character.
also:peach
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Ambroise West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, tight head that settles into a thin collar of persistent foam. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, supporting clean lacing as the glass empties.

brilliant goldcrystal clearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine and grapefruit peel—classic West Coast hop character. Behind this foundation, the late-addition dry-hopping adds tangerine, coconut, and subtle stone fruit notes that lift and broaden the aromatic profile without overwhelming the citrus-forward entry.

piney, resinouscitrus, grapefruit peeltangerine, coconut

◐ Taste

The palate opens lean and faintly bready, allowing the firm bitterness to take center stage across the mouthfeel. Hoppy citrus flavors—orange and peach—emerge in the mid-palate but remain disciplined, never overshadowing the structured, drying bitterness that defines the beer's character.

firm bitternesscitrus-forwarddry, lean body

◑ Finish

The finish is notably long and drying, with lingering resinous bitterness that persists rather than fading quickly. A clean, hoppy aftertaste frames the overall impression without any harshness.

long, dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
88
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 resinous, piney, bitter character as St-Ambroise West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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