Very dry and assertively bitter.
A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast Fever
◎ Appearance
Pale golden with bright clarity and a fine, tight head that holds with modest persistence. The carbonation is crisp and visible, lending a clean, effervescent character that supports the beer's dry presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with resinous pine and dank herbal notes from Mosaic, followed by bright citrus zest and candied orange from Citra. A subtle bready malts undertone anchors the composition without dominating, keeping focus on the hop character.
◐ Taste
Entry is clean and grippy, with a firm bready malt backbone that carries tropical stone fruit notes mid-palate. The bitterness is unapologetic and dry—piney and resinous throughout—building gradually and finishing with a snappy, lingering bite that defines the style.
◑ Finish
The finish snaps clean with a persistent resinous and bitter aftertaste. Dryness lingers without astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of West Coast Fever
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 West Coast Fever
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, dank, hoppy character as West Coast Fever will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
Other West Coast IPAs in hopIQ