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Sweet mandarin and peach sit alongside signature grapefruit notes. They come from Deep Cut Cascade, a late-harvest variant with twice the oil content of classic Cascade, paired with Nelson, Mosaic and Nectaron. Haunt is a 7.2% West Coast style IPA, brewed with Ryan and Noah from Ghost Town Brewing in West Oakland, California.

ABV
7.2%
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
citrusypeachhoppy
citrusy
peach
hoppy
orange
resinous
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright mandarin and ripe peach notes, immediately grounded by the signature grapefruit character from Deep Cut Cascade.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Haunt

◎ Appearance

Haunt displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, lustrous quality. The head is persistent and well-structured, leaving fine lacing along the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is crisp and visible, contributing to an overall fresh and inviting presentation.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright mandarin and ripe peach notes, immediately grounded by the signature grapefruit character from Deep Cut Cascade. Nelson, Mosaic, and Nectaron hops layer in additional citrus complexity and a subtle resinous undertone. The overall impression is clean and vibrant, with no yeast-driven esters—the focus remains entirely on hop expression.

mandarin, peach, grapefruitresinous, citrus-forwardclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus sweetness—mandarin and peach dominate the mid-palate before transitioning into a broad grapefruit bitterness. The resinous quality adds textural depth and slight dryness, while a light piney note lingers beneath. The 60 IBU level is well-balanced, providing structure without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

citrus-sweet entrygrapefruit bitternessresinous depthdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering grapefruit bitterness and a hint of pine that extends into the aftertaste. Bitterness fades gradually rather than sharply, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

crisp, drysustained grapefruit notes
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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

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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 citrusy, peach, hoppy character as Haunt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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