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Leaf Seeker

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Sticky citrus, dank pine and tropical fruit sit over a Pilsner and Vienna malt base in this West Coast IPA. The Citra, Chinook and El Dorado came out of the brewers' trip to the Pacific Northwest hop fields, with CTZ alongside. Straw-colored, 6.4% ABV, a fall seasonal brewed in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
6.4%
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
citrusydanktropical
citrusy
dank
tropical
piney
hoppy
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—Meyer lemon and grapefruit zest—layered with resinous pine and herbal dankness from the Chinook and CTZ hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leaf Seeker

◎ Appearance

Leaf Seeker presents a bright straw-yellow hue, clean and translucent. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine Schaumkleiden along the glass walls as carbonation gently decays. Lively carbonation is evident throughout the pour.

straw-yellowclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—Meyer lemon and grapefruit zest—layered with resinous pine and herbal dankness from the Chinook and CTZ hops. Tropical stone fruit notes emerge beneath, while the Pilsner and Vienna malt base provides a clean, slightly sweet grain backdrop without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus forwarddank pinetropical stone fruitresinous

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hoppy, with immediate citrus bite and a piney, slightly dank character across the mid-palate. The malt foundation—soft from the Pilsner and Vienna base—allows the El Dorado's tropical notes to weave through without heaviness. Bitterness builds steadily, finishing with moderate dryness and a lingering resinous edge.

citrus-driven palatebalanced bitternessclean malt supporttropical-herbal blend

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with citrus and pine persisting into the aftertaste. A subtle resinous grip lingers without astringency, characteristic of a well-crafted West Coast approach.

dry finishlingering citrus-pine
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
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 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 citrusy, dank, tropical character as Leaf Seeker will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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