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Outer Range Aerials

Outer Range Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 40 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Firmly bitter and dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another West Coast IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
citrusy
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Outer Range Aerials

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Outer Range Aerials

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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