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Big Spruce

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Bright citrus and refreshing pine burst from this 6.6% West Coast IPA, bold and bracing. The brewery says each sip transports you to the rugged wilderness, like a gust of fresh mountain air. Packed with flavour, towering tall at 6.6%.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
resinous
Aroma
Assertive pine and resin notes dominate the nose, supported by pronounced citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit peel—that cuts through with brightness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Spruce

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and visible, creating a vibrant visual presence.

pale goldencrystal cleardense white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Assertive pine and resin notes dominate the nose, supported by pronounced citrus—lemon zest and grapefruit peel—that cuts through with brightness. A subtle herbal edge and mineral undertone suggest the dry, crisp character to follow. The Edelhopfen character is direct and inviting without being aggressive.

piney, resinousbright citrusherbal, mineralEdelhopfen-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bold citrus bite and immediate pine resin character that sits comfortably at 6.6% ABV. Mid-palate remains crisp and refreshing, with a clean Malz backbone that supports rather than competes with the hops. The 60 IBU bitterness is present and structured, finishing dry without harshness.

citrus-ledpiney, drybalanced bitternessclean Malz support

◑ Finish

A sharp, lingering finish with persistent pine and citrus notes that slowly fade to a dry, slightly resinous aftertaste. The bitterness subsides gradually, leaving a refreshing, mineral-tinged memory.

long, dryresinous echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
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, citrusy, refreshing character as Big Spruce will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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