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Coastal Quest

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Pine and zesty citrus lead this West Coast-style IPA, brewed with Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Idaho 7 and Mosaic on a base of two-row barley, wheat, Vienna and dextrin malts. The name nods to the romantic idea of traveling west in search of the perfect IPA, with the hops grown in the Pacific Northwest.

ABV
6.8%
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
The nose leads with pronounced pine and forest floor notes from Cascade and Centennial hops, immediately joined by zesty citrus—particularly lemon and grapefruit pith—courtesy of Citra and Idaho 7.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coastal Quest

◎ Appearance

Coastal Quest presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenbright, clearpersistent white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced pine and forest floor notes from Cascade and Centennial hops, immediately joined by zesty citrus—particularly lemon and grapefruit pith—courtesy of Citra and Idaho 7. A subtle resinous undertone and light herbal complexity round out the bouquet, with clean malt notes providing a restrained, neutral backbone.

pine, resinousbright citrus pithclean, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing, with pine and citrus flavors mirroring the aroma and developing immediate bitterness. Mid-palate reveals a pleasant drying quality and subtle resinous character, while the malt base—two-row, wheat, Vienna, and dextrin—contributes gentle body without sweetness. Bitterness builds steadily but remains well-balanced, finishing dry and hoppy.

hoppy, drybalanced bitternesscrisp citrus and pine

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and decisively dry, with lingering pine and herbal bitterness fading gradually into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No residual sweetness remains.

dry, lingeringhoppy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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

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, hoppy character as Coastal Quest will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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