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Sequoia

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Orange citrus, sparkling grapefruit and piney resin come first, with layers of rich caramel and toffee behind them. Sequoia is a red IPA inspired by the towering trees out west; it pours red under a white foam head. Columbus, Chinook, Nelson and Simcoe are hopped in aggressively, yet the 7.2% ABV beer stays balanced and complex.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
citrusypineycaramel
citrusy
piney
caramel
orange
resinous
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant orange citrus and sparkling grapefruit notes, immediately followed by pronounced piney resin that frames the hop profile.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sequoia

◎ Appearance

Sequoia presents a deep red hue that catches light with translucent clarity, settling beneath a sturdy white foam head. The carbonation is brisk and visible, with fine bubbles supporting good foam retention that clings to the glass in distinct bands as the beer recedes.

deep redclearwhite headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant orange citrus and sparkling grapefruit notes, immediately followed by pronounced piney resin that frames the hop profile. Beneath this aromatic top layer, caramel and toffee sweetness emerge with subtle depth, creating a multidimensional balance between bright citrus and warm malt character.

orange citruspiney resingrapefruitcaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with aggressive hop character—citrus, pine, and resinous bitterness dominate the entry and mid-palate. Rich caramel and toffee notes provide a substantial counterpoint, preventing the 60 IBUs from overwhelming the palate; this interplay creates complexity and ensures the beer remains approachable despite its assertive bittering.

hoppy bitepiney finishcaramel backbonebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with residual pine and citrus bitterness extending into the aftertaste. Traces of caramel fade gradually, leaving a clean, resinous impression on the palate.

dry finishlasting bitternessresinous fade
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
82
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 Red IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red 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.

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