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pFriem Trinity West Coast IPA

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pFriem Trinity West Coast IPA is built around three Pacific Northwest hops, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe, used both as pellets and as concentrated hop products. Orange peel and lemon zest lead the aroma, followed by passion fruit, pineapple and fresh pine needles. The palate stays lean, with citrus-driven flavour, a light tropical echo and a restrained malt base, and the finish is crisp and clean without sweetness.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusycleantropical
citrusy
clean
tropical
orange
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—orange peel and lemon zest dominate the top notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem Trinity West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright pale golden color with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head is white and persistent, with fine retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass walls. The beer presents the characteristic transparency expected of a West Coast IPA.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—orange peel and lemon zest dominate the top notes. Beneath this, passion fruit and pineapple add tropical dimension, while fresh pine needles provide herbal backdrop. The triple-hop blend (Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe) creates a well-balanced aromatic profile with no harsh or metallic edges.

citrus peeltropical fruitfresh pineclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate is lean and focused, with citrus-driven flavor taking center stage from the first sip. A subtle tropical echo—pineapple and passionfruit—threads through the mid-palate without overwhelming the composition. The malt base remains restrained and minimal, allowing the hop character to define the beer's identity, while moderate bitterness (50 IBU) provides structure without dominating.

citrus-forwardlean malttropical undertonesbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with citrus notes lingering briefly before fading. No residual sweetness mars the conclusion—the beer exits dry and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry finishcrispno sweetness
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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

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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, dry character as pFriem Trinity West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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