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Lake Bait

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Lake Bait is a 7% West Coast-style IPA brewed with Firestone Walker, who made the trek to Minnesota. Cryo Krush, Anchovy, Mosaic and Warrior hops deliver aromas of tangerine, mixed berries and watermelon hard candy, with tropical guava and fresh mango. It finishes dry yet balanced with a resinous hop character and a smooth bitterness. Pale gold, brewed with Pilsner malt, Carafoam and flaked oats.

ABV
7%
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
resinousfruitytropical
resinous
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
berry
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—tangerine and fresh grapefruit zest—layered with stone fruit complexity.
also:piney
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lake Bait

◎ Appearance

Lake Bait presents a pale gold hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is fine and persistent, laying down a delicate lacing as you drink. Carbonation is crisp and evident, creating a lively mouthfeel.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—tangerine and fresh grapefruit zest—layered with stone fruit complexity. A wave of tropical fruit follows: guava and ripe mango sit alongside subtle mixed berries and hints of watermelon hard candy. A gentle resinous pine character underpins the profile without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

tangerinetropical fruitresinous pinemixed berries

◐ Taste

The palate strikes a balance between fruit-driven aromatics and a clean, dry finish. Citrus and tropical notes carry through from the aroma with crisp clarity, while a smooth yet assertive bitterness emerges mid-palate. The flaked oats and Carafoam contribute subtle body and mouthfeel without sweetness, allowing the resinous hop character to dominate.

drysmooth bitternesshoppyfruit-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and lingering, with the resinous hop bitterness persisting pleasantly on the palate. A faint citrus and pine aftertaste extends the experience without becoming harsh or overly aggressive.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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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