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Socially Inappropriate Footwear

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A modern twist on a classic West Coast at 5%. The dank tropical notes of Strata meet the citrusy, piney bitterness of Columbus and Centennial, giving layers of juicy fruit and a snappy bitter finish. The name plays on a classic shoe, and the brewery recommends going half a size up. Its blurb adds that these shoes might get you through the trail, but should be left there.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalpineycitrusy
tropical
piney
citrusy
juicy
dank
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes from Strata, lending a dank, resinous character that sits alongside earthy undertones.
also:resinous,hoppy
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Socially Inappropriate Footwear

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Body appears clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed West Coast profile.

pale goldencrisp carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit notes from Strata, lending a dank, resinous character that sits alongside earthy undertones. Columbus and Centennial hops introduce citrus zest and pine—clean and forward-facing without harshness. A subtle malt backbone grounds the profile without demanding attention.

tropical fruitpiney, resinouscitrus zestdank hop

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with the Strata's tropical notes blending seamlessly into the citrusy bite of the noble hops. Mid-palate develops a layered bitterness—snappy rather than aggressive—that builds into a structured, resinous finish. Moderate body supports the hop character without feeling heavy at 5% ABV.

juicy, tropicalcitrus bitestructured bitternessresinous

◑ Finish

The finish dries cleanly with lingering piney and citrus notes fading into a pleasant, dry hop bite. Aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, leaving no sticky sweetness behind.

dry, crisplingering pine
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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 tropical, piney, citrusy character as Socially Inappropriate Footwear will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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