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Pool Service

Alvarado Street Brewery
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 12 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
dry
60%
tropical
60%
crisp
60%
piney
60%
refreshing
60%
light
60%
bitter
60%
clean
30%
fruity
30%
orange
30%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Pool Service

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

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