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 Westbrook IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden amber with excellent clarity and a bright, sunny hue. A thick head of white foam rises on the pour and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that sustains throughout.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—grapefruit zest and orange peel—layered beneath resinous, woody pine and subtle herbal green notes from the hop blend. A light, clean malt sweetness anchors the background, with no yeast character or adjunct noise. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, with good intensity without heaviness.
◐ Taste
Entry is smooth and lightly sweet, with a clean malted grain base that provides structure without cloying. Mid-palate brings forward the full hop profile—citrus oils, pine resin, and a herbaceous bite build steadily. The bitterness arrives firm and dry, finishing with a lingering herbal and citrus edge that feels balanced rather than aggressive.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry and relatively long, with resinous hop character and a subtle grapefruit bitterness persisting well into the aftertaste. No astringency or harshness—instead a clean, satisfying dryness that invites the next sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Westbrook IPA
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 Westbrook 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 hoppy, citrusy, resinous character as Westbrook IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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