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Mesa IPA

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A straight-ahead West Coast IPA that harks back to a simpler time, an old-school take on the style. Bitter, with notes of pine over a malty backbone, it runs 7.1% ABV and 101 IBU. It is on tap at the Mothership and the downtown Tap Room, brewed all-grain with an infusion mash on a 10 BBL Craftwerks system.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter101 IBU
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
pineymaltyhoppy
piney
malty
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with classic pine and resinous hop character that dominates without aggression.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mesa IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, persistent white head that leaves clean lacing down the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence that speaks to traditional West Coast brewing care.

pale goldclearpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with classic pine and resinous hop character that dominates without aggression. Beneath lies a solid malty foundation that provides warmth and depth, while the overall profile remains dry and inviting—straightforward and honest without modern adjunct layering.

pine resinherbal hopmalty backbonedry

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and direct, with pronounced bitterness establishing itself immediately and holding throughout the mid-palate. Pine and resinous hop notes build on the malt base, creating a firm structure that remains dry and slightly citrous on the sides of the tongue. The finish is satisfyingly bitter without harsh edges.

assertive bitternesspine forwardresinouscitrus notes

◑ Finish

Long and dry, with bitterness persisting well into the aftertaste. The pine character lingers subtly, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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

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