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Bombay IPA

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A West Coast-style IPA brewed with organic malt, deep golden and unfiltered under a light cream-coloured head. The aroma is clearly hop-driven, with complex spicing and distinct citrus notes over a light malt background, and the hops go in after fermentation. On the palate it is very full-bodied, semi-dry and rounded, with fruity hop character on a deep malt backbone. The bitterness is pronounced yet balanced, followed by a long finish of malt and hops.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter43 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
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is decidedly hop-forward, with distinct citrus notes layered over a restrained malt foundation.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bombay IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity despite the unfiltered character. A light cream-coloured head forms with stable retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle effervescence.

deep goldenunfiltered claritystable cream headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is decidedly hop-forward, with distinct citrus notes layered over a restrained malt foundation. Complex spicing emerges from the dry-hopped character—pine and grapefruit pith combine with subtle herbal undertones. The organic malt base adds warmth without overshadowing the hop expression.

citrus-forwardpine and spicedry-hoppedbalanced malt base

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and rounded on entry, with a fruity hop character that sits atop a deep malt backbone. The mid-palate reveals layers of citrus and pine resin balanced against gentle sweetness from the organic grain bill. Bitterness is pronounced yet integrated, never harsh, with a semi-dry texture that keeps the palate clean.

full-bodiedcitrus and pinepronounced bitternesssemi-dry

◑ Finish

A long, lingering aftertaste where malt and hop character intertwine, fading gradually rather than abruptly. The dryness persists, leaving a subtle piney warmth on the back of the palate.

long finishmalt-hop balance
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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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