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Summer Hero 2.0

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A West Coast IPA with Simcoe, Citra and Cascade over a light malt base. Pine and resin come first, then grapefruit and lemon, with softer notes of honeydew and cantaloupe and a ghost of mint and basil at the back. Gently sweet, firmly bitter, crisp and dry, which the brewers call how a West Coast IPA should feel.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinouspineycitrusy
resinous
piney
citrusy
hoppy
herbal
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive pine resin and woody Edelhopfen character from the Simcoe, Cascade, and Citra combination.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summer Hero 2.0

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is lively and persistent, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldencrystal cleartight head retentioneffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive pine resin and woody Edelhopfen character from the Simcoe, Cascade, and Citra combination. Bright grapefruit and lemon zest emerge in the mid-range, underlaid with softer honeydew and cantaloupe notes. A delicate hint of mint and basil rounds out the aromatic profile without overwhelming.

piney resincitrus zestherbal whispersstone fruit

◐ Taste

The palate arrives with grapefruit and lemon at the forefront, supported by resinous bitterness that builds steadily across the mid-palate. A light, clean malt base allows the Edelhopfen to dominate without harshness. The finish is crisp and dry, with gentle tropical sweetness providing balance against firm, well-integrated bitterness.

citric biteresinous bitterdry crisplight malt backbone

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists with control and definition through a medium-length dry finish. Lemon and pine fade gradually, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste.

dry lingeringbalanced bitter
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
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 resinous, piney, citrusy character as Summer Hero 2.0 will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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