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Coastal Daydream

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Citrus, pine and floral hops over a resinous, dank bitterness, medium in body: Coastal Daydream is a West Coast IPA inspired by a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway. CTZ, Chinook and Crystal build it, with Centennial, Simcoe and CTZ in the dry hop. 6.3% ABV, 62 IBU, pitched at golden hour. The label art pictures a slow beach day with rolling waves and palm shade.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Very bitter62 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinouspineycitrusy
resinous
piney
citrusy
dank
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath resinous pine and herbal undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coastal Daydream

◎ Appearance

Coastal Daydream presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that creates a persistent, delicate head. The beer's thin white collar holds well against the glass, leaving distinct lacing as you drink. Light catches the beer with an inviting, translucent glow typical of West Coast IPAs.

golden, brightfine carbonationpersistent headexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath resinous pine and herbal undertones. A subtle floral character emerges in the mid-range, adding complexity without overwhelming the hop-forward profile. The blend of CTZ, Centennial, and Simcoe creates a dank, almost earthy backdrop that grounds the brighter aromatics.

citrus, pineresinous, dankherbal floralsdry hopping evident

◐ Taste

The palate opens with balanced citrus and pine, supported by a clean malt backbone that avoids sweetness. Mid-palate bitterness builds steadily from the 62 IBU charge, presenting a resinous, slightly dank quality rather than harsh bite. The beer's medium body carries the flavors cleanly through to the swallow without weighing the experience.

citrus, pine resindank bitternessclean maltdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clipped, with lingering herbal and resinous notes that fade over several seconds. A gentle bitterness persists on the palate, inviting another sip rather than dominating the aftertaste.

dry, resinouslingering bitterness
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
77
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, piney, citrusy character as Coastal Daydream will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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