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West Coastin' Hazy IPA

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An unfiltered Hazy India Pale Ale that Monteith's calls tropically-charged, brewed with Mosaic, Galaxy and Wai-iti hops. West Coastin' Hazy IPA runs at 5.5% ABV and comes in six and twelve packs of cans and on keg. Its blurb sets the scene with wind blowin', waves crashin' and sandflies buzzin' on the West Coast.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical stone fruit and citrus notes dominate, driven by the Mosaic, Galaxy, and Wai-iti hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coastin' Hazy IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to golden yellow, with pronounced haze from unfiltered yeast suspension throughout the body. A thick, creamy white head forms on the pour and maintains excellent Schaumhaftung down the glass. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel consistent with the style.

pale goldencloudy, yeast-forwardcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical stone fruit and citrus notes dominate, driven by the Mosaic, Galaxy, and Wai-iti hop blend. Passionfruit, mango, and subtle orange zest emerge on the nose, with a soft, fruity undertone from the yeast. Minimal Malz character allows the Edelhopfen expression to lead without competing herbaceous or resinous edges.

tropical fruitpassionfruit, mangocitrus zestclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and stone fruit from the hops, balanced by a light, grainy Malz backbone that adds body without heaviness. Moderate bitterness (50 IBU) arrives mid-palate as a gentle, peppery finish rather than sharp bite. Creamy mouthfeel softens the edges and enhances drinkability; the 5.5% ABV keeps the beer refreshing and sessionable throughout.

citrus-forwardmoderate bitternesscreamy bodylight grain

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering tropical and citrus notes fading to a subtle grain whisper. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing rather than sticky or astringent, inviting another sip.

dry, cleancitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, tropical, hoppy character as West Coastin' Hazy IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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