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Bald Eagle

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Bald Eagle is the West Coast IPA Poesiat & Kater settled on after a yearlong quest to define its favorite one. It is hopped with Cascade, Simcoe Cryo and Talus and sold under the Poesiat & Kater x Morebeer label, in six- and twelve-packs through the brewery's online shop.

Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes — grapefruit and tangerine — supported by a pronounced pine resin character from the Simcoe and Talus hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bald Eagle

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The beer presents bright, clean carbonation with a light, inviting visual presence typical of the West Coast IPA style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes — grapefruit and tangerine — supported by a pronounced pine resin character from the Simcoe and Talus hops. Cascade contributes a subtle herbal edge, while restrained malt backbone allows the hop aromatics to dominate without sharpness.

citrus-forwardpine resinherbalclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry delivers immediate hop bitterness balanced by light caramel malt sweetness. Mid-palate shows layered citrus and piney resin with a dry, slightly astringent texture. Bitterness persists moderately through the palate without overwhelming, allowing flavor complexity to emerge alongside the drying sensation.

bitter-forwardresinouscitrus layersdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness and subtle pine notes fading into a crisp aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains; the beer concludes refreshing and mineral-like.

dry finishlingering bitternesscrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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

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, citrusy, piney character as Bald Eagle will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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