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7K IPA

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Grapefruit, citrus and tropical notes lead over a dry, lean malt base with a touch of caramel malt; the finish turns slightly resinous and ends in a clean bitterness. Simcoe and Mosaic carry the hops, with Eldorado and Amarillo playing backup. Brewed in Santa Fe at over 7,000 feet, a West Coast-ish IPA at 7.0% ABV and 70 IBU.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalresinous
citrusy
tropical
resinous
hoppy
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent grapefruit and bright citrus notes, immediately followed by tropical fruit aromatics that suggest passionfruit and stone fruit.
also:piney
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 7K IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with bright clarity and excellent transparency. The head forms with good initial density and maintains fine lacing down the glass, indicating proper carbonation and fresh conditioning. A well-structured visual presentation typical of the West Coast IPA tradition.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent grapefruit and bright citrus notes, immediately followed by tropical fruit aromatics that suggest passionfruit and stone fruit. The Simcoe and Mosaic hops dominate, with supporting notes of pine and resin in the background, while a subtle caramel-malt sweetness provides gentle foundation without overpowering the hop character.

grapefruittropical fruitcitrus-forwardpiney resin

◐ Taste

The palate enters dry and lean, with a snappy citrus bite that carries through the mid-palate without sweetness. The malt base remains restrained, allowing resinous hop bitterness and a touch of caramel character to interact cleanly. The structure remains crisp and refreshing, with the elevated altitude brewing contributing to a clean, precise profile.

dry palatecitrus biteresinousclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish transitions into a moderately pronounced bitterness that lingers cleanly without harshness. The aftertaste remains dry and slightly piney, fading to a pleasant, balanced conclusion without lingering sweetness or astringency.

clean bitternessdry fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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

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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 citrusy, dry, tropical character as 7K IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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