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West Coast IPA

Stigbergets Bryggeri
Sweden·American IPA
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A bold, West Coast-style IPA with Simcoe, Centennial and Citra hops. Pine resin, grapefruit and tropical fruit with a firm, dry bitterness and clean finish. One of Sweden's most awarded IPAs.

ABV
6.5%
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
resinoushoppypiney
resinous
hoppy
piney
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
An assertive hop-forward nose dominated by classic West Coast characteristics: prominent pine resin and woody notes blend seamlessly with bright citrus—particularly grapefruit and subtle tropical fruit undertones.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A dense, white head forms with strong retention, showcasing the beer's vibrant carbonation and fresh brewing quality.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

An assertive hop-forward nose dominated by classic West Coast characteristics: prominent pine resin and woody notes blend seamlessly with bright citrus—particularly grapefruit and subtle tropical fruit undertones. The aromatic profile is clean and inviting, with delicate floral notes rounding out the composition.

pine resingrapefruitcitrus-forwardfloral

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a bold, hoppy experience with crisp citrus flavors that transition smoothly into a firm, well-integrated bitterness. Mid-palate shows malty grain backbone supporting the hop-driven character, while maintaining excellent balance and drinkability despite the assertive IBU profile.

hoppybittercitrus-drivencrisp

◑ Finish

A remarkably clean and dry finish with lingering pine and resin notes that fade gracefully without astringency. The aftertaste is pleasant and refreshing, encouraging another sip without overwhelming the palate.

drycleanlingering bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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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Food Pairing

What to eat with West Coast IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, hoppy, piney 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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