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What a Shot

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A West Coast IPA — pale color, dry finish, high but non-lingering bitterness. Massive hop additions.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive noble hop character with distinct citrus and pine notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for What a Shot

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms densely and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation is lively and sustained throughout the glass.

pale goldenclearpersistent lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive noble hop character with distinct citrus and pine notes. Underlying pale malt provides a light, clean foundation without sweetness. The hop profile is fresh and aromatic, with no sulfur or vegetal notes.

citrus-forwardpiney hopsclean maltfresh aroma

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp malt sweetness that immediately gives way to pronounced hop bitterness. Mid-palate showcases citrus and resinous pine flavors balanced against a lean, dry grain body. The bitterness is clean and well-integrated, never harsh or medicinal.

bittercitrusdry maltresinous finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and snappy, with bitterness fading quickly to leave a clean aftertaste. No lingering sweetness or astringency; the beer concludes crisp and refreshing.

dry finishquick fadecrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 hoppy, bitter, dry character as What a Shot will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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