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House IPA

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A classic West Coast IPA and a favorite of the brewery's regulars for years. Columbus, Cascade, Centennial, Crystal and Citra make it floral and hoppy, with citrus on the nose, a firm malt backbone and a gripping, bitter finish. 6.8% ABV and 80 IBU, brewed gluten removed.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter80 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
floralhoppycitrusy
floral
hoppy
citrusy
malty
piney
Aroma
Citrus notes dominate the nose, driven by Citra and Cascade hops, supported by a gentle floral character from Columbus and Centennial.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for House IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A generous, off-white head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing, characteristic of a well-crafted West Coast IPA. The body displays excellent visual clarity with no haze.

pale goldcrisp carbonationpersistent headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

Citrus notes dominate the nose, driven by Citra and Cascade hops, supported by a gentle floral character from Columbus and Centennial. A light herbal and piney undertone emerges as the beer warms. The malz base is present but restrained, allowing the hops to command the aromatics.

citrus forwardfloral and herbalnoble hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and pronounced bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. A firm, clean malz backbone provides structure and slight sweetness to balance the assertive hop profile. The dry character becomes increasingly apparent, leaving little residual sweetness on the tongue.

resinous bitternessdry and cleancitrus and pine

◑ Finish

The finish is gripping and persistent, with lingering bitterness that extends well into the aftertaste. Subtle piney and herbal notes fade gradually, leaving the palate dry and refreshed.

bitter finishlong persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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 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

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