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Relax West Coast

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Relax West Coast is the clear, dry counterpart to the hazy Relax and was sold earlier under the name Escape. Mosaic, Strata, Simcoe and Amarillo are paired with pale malt and some wheat and fermented with a clean California ale yeast. It pours bright gold and clear. Passion fruit and grapefruit zest open the nose, followed by pine needles and a resinous note. The body is lean and crisp, and a noticeable bitterness carries into a dry finish.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes of passion fruit and grapefruit zest, characteristic of the Mosaic and Amarillo hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Relax West Coast

◎ Appearance

Relax West Coast presents a bright, golden hue with excellent clarity and brilliance. The beer pours with a white, voluminous head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

bright goldcrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes of passion fruit and grapefruit zest, characteristic of the Mosaic and Amarillo hops. A secondary layer of pine needles and resinous, herbal character emerges, grounded by subtle pale malt undertones. The clean California yeast allows the hop expression to remain crisp and well-defined.

passion fruit, grapefruit zestpine, resinousclean yeast character

◐ Taste

The palate is lean and structured, with a crisp malt backbone that supports rather than dominates the hop profile. Bitterness enters noticeably mid-palate—a measured sixty IBUs that feels substantial without overwhelming. Citrus and pine flavors persist through the center, with the wheat contributing a subtle dry texture.

citrus-forwardmeasured bitternesslean body

◑ Finish

The finish is decidedly dry, with lingering bitterness and herbal notes that fade gradually. The aftertaste leaves a clean, resinous impression without harshness, inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
80
Appearance
85
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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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

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