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War Hog

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The strongest beer in Feral's core range, built as a West Coast IPA with a heavy hop load. Grapefruit and passionfruit dominate, backed by further citrus, tropical fruit and a deep resinous note. A smooth malt backbone stands against the hops and carries the alcohol. Bitterness is pronounced and lingers long after the swallow, leaving resin on the tongue. The aroma is dense and stays present from the first sip to the last.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
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
resinoushoppycitrusy
resinous
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by grapefruit and passionfruit, with additional citrus and tropical fruit notes layering beneath.
also:piney
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for War Hog

◎ Appearance

War Hog presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a resilient white head that builds quickly and clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that sustain the foam collar throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldencrisp white headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by grapefruit and passionfruit, with additional citrus and tropical fruit notes layering beneath. A pronounced resinous character emerges through the hop-forward profile, backed by a subtle malt sweetness that grounds the aromatic intensity.

grapefruitpassionfruitresinous hopstropical citruscitrus zest

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and stone fruit, delivered by a robust noble hop character balanced against a smooth, clean malt backbone. Bitterness builds progressively through the mid-palate, arriving pronounced and assertive, while the elevated alcohol warmth supports rather than overpowers the overall structure.

bold bitternesssmooth maltcitrus-forwardresinous finishbalanced alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and persistent, with lingering resinous bitterness and a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste that coats the tongue. The beer leaves behind a characteristic hop resin impression that invites another sip.

long finishdry resinouslingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of War Hog

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with War Hog

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

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