Pool Service
Pool Service is a West Coast IPA from Alvarado Street Brewery in Salinas, California, brewed with a punchy hop lineup of Mosaic, Krush, Citra Cryo, and Nelson Hop Kief riding a deliberately lean malt base. It pours a clear, pale golden straw with a crisp white head. The aroma is vivid and Californian — bursting with tropical mango, passionfruit, and bright citrus peel, underpinned by a subtle piney edge from the cryo and kief concentrates. On the palate, the body stays light and dry, letting the hops command full attention. Bitterness is clean and assertive without crossing into harsh territory. The finish is brisk, refreshing, and satisfyingly bitter — exactly what you want poolside.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pool Service
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.
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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, dry character as Pool Service will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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