Assertively bitter and very dry.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for El Horizonte
◎ Appearance
Bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass walls with persistent lacing, creating a fine layer of foam that gradually subsides.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath a resinous, pine-forward character. Floral and herbal undertones from the hop blend give way to subtle stone-fruit notes of apricot, with minimal malt presence allowing the aromatics to dominate.
◐ Taste
The palate is clean and crisp, with dry bitterness emerging immediately and building through the mid-palate. Citrus and pine flavors interweave with tropical notes, while the malt backbone remains lean and restrained, providing just enough sweetness to balance the 75 IBUs without becoming cloying.
◑ Finish
The finish is long and dry, with lingering pine resin and subtle citrus zest on the aftertaste. A gentle warmth from the 7.4% ABV fades cleanly without harshness.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of El Horizonte
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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with El Horizonte
About West Coast Double IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a West Coast Double 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 Double IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, bitter, dry character as El Horizonte will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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