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West Coast-Hero

United States·Double West Coast IPA
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Dank, resinous hop character defines this crystal-clear double IPA in the West Coast style. It carries 8.0% ABV and 62 IBU and belongs to the Hero IPA family from Revolution, the Chicago brewery that opened in 2010. Brewed year-round in Chicago and sold in cans.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter62 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinousdankhoppy
resinous
dank
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by resinous, dank hop character—earthy and mineral-forward with a slight herbal undertone.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast-Hero

◎ Appearance

Crystal-clear golden body with bright, pale amber hues characteristic of the West Coast tradition. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated, neither aggressive nor flat.

pale ambercrystal-clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by resinous, dank hop character—earthy and mineral-forward with a slight herbal undertone. Citrus notes emerge on closer inspection, offering hints of grapefruit pith and dried orange. Subtle clean malt backbone supports the hops without competing, allowing the varietal character to lead.

resinous hopsdank, earthycitrus pithclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and hoppy, with immediate resinous bite and dank, piney notes layering across the palate. Mid-palate remains clean and crisp, showcasing citrus bitterness without harsh edges. The 62 IBU delivers moderate bitterness that feels proportionate to the 8% ABV—balanced rather than aggressive.

resinous bitedank and pineycitrus bitternessbalanced IBU

◑ Finish

Drying finish with lingering resinous and herbal hop notes that fade gradually over several minutes. Clean aftertaste with minimal malt sweetness, allowing the hop profile to dominate the closing impression.

dry, resinouslingering hops
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 Double West Coast IPA

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What is a Double 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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