Specific North West
Specific North West is a West Coast-style IPA that comes in at 4.6%, low for the style. Pine is the defining note in both aroma and flavour, with a resinous hop character behind it. It was first poured at the Plymouth taproom in summer 2025 and stayed on tap into the autumn.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Specific North West
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 piney, resinous, hoppy character as Specific North West will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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