Gloss
Tropical, citrus and stone fruit character, with a clean, smooth bitterness. Gloss is a modern West Coast style IPA at 7.2%, brewed with Yakima Chief Hops for BrauBeviale 2026. It showcases their newly named TerraSurge and the experimental hop HBC1183.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Gloss
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
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 tropical, citrusy, clean character as Gloss will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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