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Coastal

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A modern IPA brewed with barley, wheat and oats, among them honey malt and Maris Otter. Citrus and pink grapefruit lead the aroma, joined by a resinous, tropical hop character from Citra, Simcoe and Talus. The grain bill gives a golden, lightly hazy beer with a smooth body, while the hops remain clearly in front. At 5.2% it is the mid-strength IPA of the core range.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyresinoustropical
citrusy
resinous
tropical
hoppy
wheat
honey
Aroma
Citrus and pink grapefruit dominate the nose with bright, clean lines.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coastal

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with a gentle haze that catches the light without obscuring definition. Fine carbonation produces a modest white head that settles into a thin collar with delicate lacing. The cloudiness derives from the wheat and oat components, lending visual softness while maintaining transparency.

goldenlightly hazyfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Citrus and pink grapefruit dominate the nose with bright, clean lines. Beneath these sits a resinous, tropical hop character from Citra, Simcoe and Talus that suggests passionfruit and pine without harshness. A subtle sweetness from the honey malt provides gentle underpinning without competing for attention.

citrus, grapefruitresinous, tropicalhoney malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with balanced bitterness and fruit—hop-forward but not aggressive. The grain bill contributes a smooth, almost creamy mouthfeel from the oats and wheat, while Maris Otter adds a light biscuit note that frames rather than dominates. The 50 IBU sits cleanly across the mid-palate, letting the tropical and citrus notes persist without astringency.

smooth bodybalanced bitternesscitrus-forwardbiscuit undertone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with lingering citrus that fades into a soft, slightly dry resinous note. Moderate length, leaving the palate refreshed rather than coated.

crisplingering citrusdry resinous fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
75
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 Hazy 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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