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Winged Creatures

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A West Coast IPA built on Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic. It pours clear gold with a hint of amber and a lasting white head. The nose leads with tropical pink fruit and bright citrus: pineapple, passion fruit, guava, tangerine and white grapefruit, with a streak of dank resin behind. A light layer of toasted, honeyed malt gives way to peppery pine and citrus peel, and the light-to-medium body ends dry and firmly bitter.

ABV
7.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalresinous
citrusy
tropical
resinous
hoppy
piney
toasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical stone and citrus fruit—pineapple, passion fruit, and guava lead, supported by bright tangerine and white grapefruit notes.
also:dank,spicy,honey
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winged Creatures

◎ Appearance

Winged Creatures pours a clear, luminous gold with hints of amber at the edges, catching light with transparency and vitality. The head is white and substantial, forming a lasting collar that clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. Carbonation appears brisk and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence throughout.

clear goldwhite head with lacingbright and translucent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical stone and citrus fruit—pineapple, passion fruit, and guava lead, supported by bright tangerine and white grapefruit notes. Behind this fruit-forward impression sits a distinctive dank resin character, grounding the profile with herbal depth. A light toasted and honeyed malt undertone emerges on closer inspection, framing the hop-driven aromatics without overwhelming them.

tropical fruitbright citrusdank resinhoneyed malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and hop-centric, with citrus peel and peppery pine flavors establishing themselves immediately across the palate. The light-to-medium body remains crisp and never heavy, allowing the interplay of Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic to develop fully through the mid-palate. Bitterness builds steadily and finishes firm, with dry edges that leave no residual sweetness or stickiness.

citrus peelpeppery pinedry and crispfirm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and assertive, with lingering bitterness that persists cleanly without harshness. Citrus and resinous pine notes fade gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry aftertastelingering pine and citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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

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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

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