IPA West Coast
Microbrasserie Archibald

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From:
Microbrasserie Archibald
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
American IPA
Ranked #3,364
ABV:
7.1%
Score:
86
Ranked #26,368
Avg:
3.78 | pDev: 8.73%
Ratings:
15 | reviews: 3
Status:
Active
Rated:
Dec 21, 2025
Added:
Dec 07, 2015
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
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Rated: 3.84 by Pens1967 from Louisiana

Dec 21, 2025
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Rated by mlemieux85 from Canada (ON)

4.1/5  rDev +8.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75
Very solid brew. bought at a depanneur in gatineau. For a 6.8% , it is very drinkable.
Jun 03, 2024
 
Rated: 3.5 by rugene from Canada (QC)

May 29, 2022
 
Rated: 3.69 by Simon212 from Canada (ON)

Jan 05, 2019
 
Rated: 3.69 by madmax48 from Canada (QC)

Oct 11, 2018
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Reviewed by Alexc11 from Canada (QC)

3.92/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I gave this a 4.5 for smell because the fruity/citrus/herbal aroma so delightful and pronounced. Cloudy light golden look with a healthy creamy lace. One I opened the can a lovely smooth cream oozed out. For a strong beer, the bitterness doesn't overwhelm allowing the hops to hold its place. Really good beer. Once again, cheers to my home province of Quebec for this! I appreciate the sense of humour. The name of this West Coast IPA is 'Belle Mer' with a picture of a, shall we say, a hoppy woman. 'Belle mer' in English is 'beautiful sea' but it's a bit of a play on words (I think) since 'mer' is pronounced like 'mere' (or mother) which can be interpreted as 'mother in law'. Well played!
Jun 05, 2018
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Reviewed by kevofficiel from Canada (QC)

4.11/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I.P.A from Microbrasserie Archibald

Look: Amber pale orange color. Lots of carbonation. Lots of bubble trying to go up but it levitate. Really nice looking beer.

Smell: Hops, herbal, pin, citrus orange, pineapple, grapefruit.

Taste: Citrus, orange peel, grapefruit, pin, herbal. pineapple

Feel: Medium body. Very light even if its a 7,1% ABV

So overall would I recommend it ? Sure so far it is the best from Archibald
Jan 09, 2018
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Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts

3.74/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Nearly clear with a copper hued color. Moderate but brief head. Good initial lace, spots thereafter.

Very mild and neutral nose. Almost imperceptible.

The flavor is stronger with a solid malt base, light caramel. The hop is straight up bitter without any distinctions. The body is rich with the carbonation muted. Long aftertaste. A good but nondescript IPA.
Dec 25, 2017
 
Rated: 3.88 by BCborn from Canada (BC)

Jun 18, 2017
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Rated by zotzot from Vermont

3.91/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Moderate straw on color
Light floral nose
Nice full western IPA taste
Jan 08, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by theDuck from Canada (QC)

Feb 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.94 by Supergenou from Canada (QC)

Feb 04, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by fortyfield from Canada (ON)

Jan 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.23 by Plgagnon from Canada (QC)

Jan 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by talbotjf99 from Canada (QC)

Dec 31, 2015