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Specific North West

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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.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineyresinoushoppy
piney
resinous
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Pine dominates the nose, with a pronounced resinous quality that defines the character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Specific North West

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity and bright transparency typical of the West Coast style. A modest white head forms on pour and settles into a thin collar with good retention. Carbonation is visible and steady, creating fine streams throughout the glass.

pale goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Pine dominates the nose, with a pronounced resinous quality that defines the character. The hop profile is clean and citric underneath, typical of West Coast noble hops, while the Malz provides a subtle sweet backdrop without competing for attention.

pine-forwardresinousnoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, allowing the pine resin to develop fully across the mid-palate. The restrained 4.6% ABV keeps the beer refreshing and light-bodied, never heavy or cloying. Bitterness from the 60 IBU is balanced and integrated, finishing with a lingering pine character rather than harsh astringency.

crispresinousbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and quick-fading, with the pine note persisting gently on the palate. The low alcohol and measured bitterness allow drinkers to return to the glass repeatedly without fatigue.

dry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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 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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