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Moral Codes

United States·West Coast Double IPA
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Sticky citrus and pine run through this West Coast double IPA, carried by the resins of Simcoe and Centennial, with Columbus, Cascade and Mosaic filling out the hop bill. At 8.5% ABV it hits a strength The Lost Abbey's regulars have loved for years: loads of hops over a dash of malt, as brewer Tomme Arthur puts it.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered beneath resinous pine and fresh herbal tones from the Simcoe and Centennial hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Moral Codes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with light amber undertones, presenting a bright and transparent body characteristic of the West Coast style. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation appears crisp and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldentransparentgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel—layered beneath resinous pine and fresh herbal tones from the Simcoe and Centennial hops. A subtle earthy spice emerges underneath, with modest malty sweetness providing backbone without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus, grapefruitresinous pineherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, sticky citrus and a wave of piney bitterness that evolves across the mid-palate into deeper herbal and resinous character. The supporting malt base—present but restrained—offers just enough sweetness and body to balance the assertive hop bill, while the 60 IBU bitterness builds gradually rather than striking hard at entry.

citrus-forwardpiney bitternessbalanced malt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous hop character persisting well into the aftertaste. A gentle warmth from the 8.5% ABV emerges without harsh alcohol notes, leaving the palate cleansed by pine and subtle citrus fade.

dry, lingeringresinous aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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 Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast Double 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 Double IPA

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