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Outer Range Aerials

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Outer Range's WC IPA — 7% ABV, brewery describes as their West-Coast 'salute,' pine-and-citrus hop character over a firmer malt spine than the hazy siblings. Standing 4-pack in mountain-and-plains distribution. The clear-and-dry counterweight to the In-the-Steep / Pastels hazy pair.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
Pine and citrus notes dominate the nose, with the hop character presenting as fresh and herbal rather than floral or fruity.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Outer Range Aerials

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, translucent appearance that stands in sharp contrast to the hazy offerings in Outer Range's lineup. The head forms with modest density and displays solid retention, leaving fine lacing along the glass walls as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presentation throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Pine and citrus notes dominate the nose, with the hop character presenting as fresh and herbal rather than floral or fruity. A clean malt backbone provides gentle support without adding sweetness or heaviness. The overall impression is dry and inviting, with no off-notes or yeast-derived aromas—this is hop-forward and assertive from the first breath.

piney, herbalcitrus zestclean maltcrisp and dry

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a firm malt structure that anchors the hoppy character without becoming heavy or sweet. Pine and citrus flavors build through the mid-palate, supported by a restrained bitterness that sits at a moderate level and integrates cleanly rather than lingering aggressively. The finish is dry and crisp, with the hops receding to allow the malt structure to provide a clean, grounding conclusion.

hoppy, pineystructured maltmoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, allowing the pine and citrus notes to fade gradually without leaving a harsh or overly bitter aftertaste. A light, pleasant dryness persists, inviting another sip.

clean departuredry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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

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 hoppy, piney, dry character as Outer Range Aerials will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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