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Seahops

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Citrusy, piney hop notes fill this sparkling gold IPA, which keeps a clean, snappy bitterness and stays refreshingly drinkable. Seahops runs 6.5% ABV and 60 IBU and is brewed by Pelican Brewing in Pacific City, a brewery on the Oregon coast since 1996. It is poured at the pubs in Siletz Bay, Tillamook and Pacific City.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive citrus and pine notes that leap from the glass, offering a bracing and herbaceous character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Seahops

◎ Appearance

Seahops presents a bright, sparkling gold hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, forming fine lacing with each sip. The overall presentation is luminous and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted American IPA.

sparkling goldfine lacingbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive citrus and pine notes that leap from the glass, offering a bracing and herbaceous character. These Edelhopfen aromatics are clean and well-defined, with just enough residual malt sweetness to provide a subtle backbone. The bouquet remains crisp and focused, without any rough or oxidized edges.

citrus-forwardpiney and herbaceousclean Edelhopfenbright and focused

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a snappy bitterness that immediately engages the senses, balanced by the beer's moderate alcohol warmth and a light, lean malt foundation. Citrus and pine flavors develop across the mid-palate, driving the drinking experience forward with refreshing hop intensity. The finish dries progressively, leaving a clean, resinous aftertaste that invites the next sip.

snappy bitternesscitrus and pinelean and drinkableclean dry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with a lingering pine resin and citrus zest, fading gradually into a dry, mineral-like quality. The overall impression is crisp and refreshing rather than heavy or lingering.

dry and mineralcitrus zest lingers
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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 American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same piney, citrusy, hoppy character as Seahops will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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