Loncium IPA vs Metz Coast IPA: Which Should You Drink?

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Loncium IPA

Loncium

Austria · American IPA

hopIQ rank #1091

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side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Metz Coast IPA

Brasserie Bon Poison

France · American IPA

HOPIQ TAKE

Loncium IPA if you want a beer that punches slightly above its weight class, Metz Coast IPA if you want something that sits comfortably in the middle. Both clock in at nearly identical specs—60 IBUs, hovering around 6-6.5% ABV—so you're really splitting hairs on bitterness and alcohol warmth. The difference lives in how each brewery chose to balance their malt backbone against the hop character, and that choice matters more than the numbers suggest.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Loncium IPA when…

→You're in the mood for something that demands attention and won't fade into the background
→You prefer a drier finish and want bitterness that lingers
→You're comparing it to other IPAs and want a clear point of difference

Pick Metz Coast IPA when…

→You want an IPA that's easy to drink for multiple rounds
→You prefer balance over boldness—hops in conversation with malt, not at war
→You're new to IPAs or prefer a softer bitterness profile

SIDE BY SIDE

	Loncium IPA	Metz Coast IPA
ABV	6.5%	6%
Bitterness	Strongly bitter	Strongly bitter
Colour	Golden	Amber
Style	American IPA	American IPA
Origin	Austria	France

WHAT IT TASTES OF

11 shared · 2 distinct

Both beers

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STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

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TASTING NOTES

Loncium IPA

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Loncium IPA has this assertive, almost peppery finish that lingers longer than you'd expect from a 6.5% beer. The hop character feels intentional—not scattered—with a subtle resinous quality that suggests they're leaning into the bitterness rather than hiding behind citrus aromatics. There's a dryness on the back end that'll make you reach for another sip before you're ready.

Metz Coast IPA

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Metz Coast IPA plays it a bit friendlier. The bitterness is there—60 IBUs is still a solid bite—but it's softer, more integrated into the overall package. You get a cleaner malt presence that actually tastes like it's supporting the hops rather than wrestling with them. It's an IPA that knows what it is and isn't trying to prove anything.

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