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Windstorm West Coast Pale Ale

Canada·West Coast Pale Ale
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Tropical fruit and citrus hop character, plus an earthy pine note in the aroma, in an unfiltered pale ale with a medium body. Brewed year-round at 5.4% ABV and 35 IBU and listed by the brewery as a West Coast Pale Ale. At the World Beer Awards it took Silver in the Canada Pale Ale category in 2018 and again in 2023.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2023
World Beer Awards
Canada – Pale Ale
Silver · 2018
World Beer Awards
Canada – Pale Ale
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Canada – Pale Ale)
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Canada – Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyearthy
tropical
citrusy
earthy
fruity
piney
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical fruit and bright citrus notes, characteristic of American noble hops, accompanied by an earthiness and grounding pine quality.
also:clean,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Windstorm West Coast Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Light golden amber in color with a hazy, unfiltered appearance that allows suspended yeast particles to diffuse the light softly. A dense, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with good retention and lacing. The carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting the head without aggressive activity.

golden amberhazy, unfilteredcreamy head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical fruit and bright citrus notes, characteristic of American noble hops, accompanied by an earthiness and grounding pine quality. A subtle malt base supports the hop aromatics without asserting grain sweetness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with aromatic complexity that develops gradually as the beer warms.

tropical fruitcitrus, pineearthy hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and balanced, allowing citrus and pine hop flavors to register clearly against a medium body. The mid-palate develops a light, slightly resinous bitterness from the 35 IBU, never harsh or aggressive. Malt sweetness remains restrained, playing a supporting role to the hop-forward character typical of West Coast tradition.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessmedium body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering pine and citrus notes tapering to a subtle earthy quality. Aftertaste persists pleasantly without becoming bitter or astringent.

dry finishlingering citrus, pine
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About West Coast Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar West Coast Pale Ale

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