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Trip in the Trees

United Kingdom·Double West Coast IPA
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Big and piney, with a lingering resinous, sticky texture and a satisfying bitter finish: a powerful West Coast double IPA at 8.4% that still drinks easily for its strength. The brewery made it for those who like their hops bold and uncompromising, with a sticky texture and bitterness that give it structure and balance.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineyresinoushoppy
piney
resinous
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Potent pine and resin-forward hop character dominates the nose, layered with citrus notes and a subtle herbal quality.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trip in the Trees

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and excellent head retention, forming a dense white crown that clings persistently to the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively, sustained bead throughout the pour. The beer holds its structure visually, matching its assertive character.

pale goldcrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Potent pine and resin-forward hop character dominates the nose, layered with citrus notes and a subtle herbal quality. Clean malt backbone provides a light breadiness without overwhelming the hop intensity. The aromatic profile is bold and uncompromising, true to West Coast IPA tradition.

piney, resinouscitrus undertonesclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and hoppy, with immediate pine and herbal bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. The sticky, resinous texture coats the mouth, providing tactile structure alongside the assertive bitterness. Malt sweetness remains restrained, allowing the hop character to remain the focal point without harshness.

sticky texturepronounced bitternesshoppy-forward

◑ Finish

Long, lingering finish dominated by resinous bitterness that persists well into the aftertaste. The sticky mouthfeel lingers pleasantly, delivering a satisfying bitter conclusion that rewards the palate rather than fatiguing it.

long, bitterresinous decay
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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 Double West Coast IPA

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What is a Double 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.

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