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West Coast IPA

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West Coast IPA from ÜberQuell leads with tropical fruit and finishes grassy and bitter. It runs at 6.6% ABV and is poured on draft at the brewery's BrewPub in Hamburg, which sits in the heritage-listed Riverkasematten at the St. Pauli Fischmarkt, a former whale-oil distillery. ÜberQuell has been part of the neighbourhood since 2017.

ABV
6.6%
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
tropicalfruitygrassy
tropical
fruity
grassy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—stone fruits and citrus zest dominate the initial impression.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a clear, pale golden hue with bright luminosity characteristic of the West Coast style. A white head forms readily and holds with moderate persistence, leaving thin traces of lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting a clean visual presentation.

pale goldenclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—stone fruits and citrus zest dominate the initial impression. A grassy, herbal undertone emerges beneath the fruit, with hints of pine resin adding complexity. The hop character is assertive yet balanced, without aggressive harshness.

tropical fruitgrassy, herbalcitrus zestpiney

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and moderately dry, with tropical fruit flavors carrying through the mid-palate. A distinct grassy bitterness builds gradually, supported by light, restrained malt sweetness. The finish transitions toward dry, hoppy bitterness without becoming harsh or astringent.

dry palatetropical, fruitygrassy bitternessbalanced Edelhopfen

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately persistent, retreating into dry, bitter hoppy notes with lingering grassy notes. No cloying residue or heavy aftertaste; instead, a clean, mineral-like sensation remains.

dry, crisplingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 tropical, fruity, grassy character as West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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