Assertively bitter and dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Philter West Coast IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays crisp carbonation that supports a steady collar of foam around the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh citrus and pine resin—grapefruit peel and herbal woody notes come through with clarity. Noble hop character is at the fore, with a clean, bright impression that defines the West Coast tradition.
◐ Taste
Entry is crisp and hoppy, with citrus and resinous notes landing immediately on the palate. The malt remains restrained, allowing the hop bitterness to build through the mid-palate and extend into a long, dry finish without any sweetness.
◑ Finish
The finish is decidedly long and dry, with pine and grapefruit peel lingering on the palate. A persistent hop bitterness holds the aftertaste without harshness.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Philter West Coast IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Philter West Coast IPA
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 resinous, hoppy, piney character as Philter West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other West Coast IPAs in hopIQ