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A West Coast IPA dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic, brewed year-round at 6.5%. The brewery describes it as bright and crisp, loaded with Mosaic, with tropical fruit and pine sap over a medium body of slightly sweet malt. It sits at roughly the same bitterness as Colour & Shape but is meant to be the less easy-drinking of the two. Alongside Colour & Shape and Easy Tiger it is one of the three permanent beers.

ABV
6.5%
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
tropicalpineyresinous
tropical
piney
resinous
fruity
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—guava, mango, and citrus notes from Mosaic and Citra hops.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Happyness

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence that speaks to the beer's crisp character.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—guava, mango, and citrus notes from Mosaic and Citra hops. Underneath sits a resinous, piney earthiness with subtle herbal qualities, while the pale Malz foundation contributes a light, clean sweetness that does not intrude.

tropical fruitpiney resincitrus zestclean malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with tropical and resinous hop character dominating the mid-palate. A medium body of slightly sweet malt provides structure without heaviness, while bitterness builds steadily and holds firm through to the finish—assertive but balanced, not sharp.

hoppy bitetropical punchmedium bodybuilding bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with pine sap and resinous hop compounds persisting on the palate. Bitterness remains present but resolves cleanly, leaving a crisp, refreshing aftertaste.

dry, resinous finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
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 crisp, tropical, piney character as Happyness will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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