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Pelican West Coast IPA

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Bright citrus hop aromas of tangerine, lime zest and pink grapefruit lead this West Coast IPA, which finishes super clean, crisp and smooth. It is infused with cryogenic processed hops: Centennial Cryo and Ekuanot Cryo, plus Magnum and Galaxy, over Pilsen malt. 7.4% ABV and 55 IBU, brewed on the shoreline of the Pacific.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
orange
piney
Aroma
Bright citrus hops dominate the nose, with distinct notes of tangerine, lime zest, and pink grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pelican West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright light transmission. A fine white head forms and persists with good lacing along the glass. Carbonation is lively, with steady bead streams rising through the body.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus hops dominate the nose, with distinct notes of tangerine, lime zest, and pink grapefruit. The cryogenic hop processing adds precision and clarity to the aromatic profile, while Pilsen malt provides a subtle, clean grainy foundation beneath the fruit-forward character.

tangerine, lime zestpink grapefruitclean grainbright hop expression

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with citrus flavors mirroring the aroma—tangerine and lime notes develop across the palate. The hop bitterness is moderate and well-integrated at 55 IBU, building a dry, slightly piney backbone without harshness. Malz backbone remains light and supportive, allowing hops to shine.

citrus-forward palatebalanced bitternessdry finishpiney notes

◑ Finish

The finish is super clean and smooth, with bitterness fading quickly into a refreshing, dry aftertaste. Citrus notes linger briefly before the beer dries completely.

clean, crisp finishrefreshing dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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 citrusy, clean, crisp character as Pelican West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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