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West Coast IPA

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Pine like a Christmas tree lot leads, with citrus, peach and stone fruit behind it and a dank punch in the middle. Clear, crisp and smooth at the finish, this 6.66% IPA with 47 IBU is brewed with Cryo Citra, Alora, Eureka, Idaho 7 and Strata Hyperboost hops, and the brewery's stance is that the world did not need another hazy.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter47 IBU
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
pineydankcitrusy
piney
dank
citrusy
peach
hoppy
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent pine resin reminiscent of a fresh Christmas tree, immediately followed by bright citrus and stone fruit notes—primarily peach and subtle tropical undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright pale gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The beer exhibits crisp carbonation and maintains good foam structure throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent pine resin reminiscent of a fresh Christmas tree, immediately followed by bright citrus and stone fruit notes—primarily peach and subtle tropical undertones. A pronounced dank herbal character runs through the mid-range, adding earthy complexity and a resinous quality that balances the fruit aromatics.

pine resinstone fruit, citrusdank herbalresinous

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a punchy entry with layered hop character: piney and dank notes dominate the front, with peach and citrus providing bright counterpoint. The mid-palate sustains moderate bitterness and resinous texture, while the beer maintains excellent clarity of flavor without harshness or roughness.

hoppy, pineymoderate bitternesssmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with lingering pine and herbal notes that fade gracefully. The aftertaste remains dry and resinous without excessive bitterness, leaving the palate refreshed.

crisp, dryherbal linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

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