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Redwell West Coast IPA

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The strongest beer in Redwell's core range at 5.6%, hopped with Citra, Amarillo and Sovereign on a base of extra pale and light caramel malts. Orange and citrus lead the aroma, grapefruit and blood orange follow on the palate; a subtle sweetness and a biscuity, brioche-like finish hold the fruit together, and it stays light for its strength. Regulars at the Trowse taproom call it Westy; the brewery also lists it as West Coast Pale Ale. In the range since 2015, in kegs and cans.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
bready
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads immediately with assertive citrus notes—predominately orange and grapefruit peel—layered over crisp Edelhopfen character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Redwell West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A dense, white foam head forms quickly and adheres well to the glass, leaving crisp lacing as the beer is consumed. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, reflecting the beer's straightforward character.

bright goldenexcellent claritydense white foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads immediately with assertive citrus notes—predominately orange and grapefruit peel—layered over crisp Edelhopfen character. Beneath the hop-forward profile, subtle malt backbone emerges, providing a light foundation without competing with the floral and zesty top notes. The aroma remains clean and focused throughout, with no yeast-derived esters clouding the impression.

citrus-forwardorange peelfloral hopscrisp and clean

◐ Taste

On the palate, bright citrus flavors dominate the entry, transitioning to a balanced mid-palate where gentle malt sweetness steadies the composition. The hop bitterness emerges smoothly in the mid-palate, building to a moderate and clean finish without harshness. The 60 IBU are well-integrated, providing structure and dryness without overwhelming the citrus character that defines the beer.

citrus-driven palatebalanced malt basesmooth bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle hop bite that fades cleanly. No astringency or off-flavors remain in the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

crisp and dryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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 citrusy, orange, hoppy character as Redwell West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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