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Redwell West Coast IPA

Redwell Brewing
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🌍 United Kingdom · American IPA · One of 388 American IPAs in hopIQ

Redwell's flagship IPA — bold, citrusy, and hop-forward. The beer that put Norwich's newest craft brewery on the national map. Available in cans and on keg across Norfolk's independent craft beer bars.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Redwell West Coast IPA

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Redwell West Coast IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, crisp 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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