The American IPA has been more popularized in the last century than any other style of beer in the world.
Our take on the IPA only takes it further. There’s a lot going on here, with citrus as the obvious star. Over the backbone of bready malt and pine stickiness you will find notes of peaches, lemon zest, dank grassiness, pine needles, and tangerines. Each sip is followed by a dangerously drinkable amount of resinous glamour.
We’re terribly excited about that beer that you’re drinking. It’s our first beer in a can, our favorite beer out of the tap, and we really think it is delicious.
Our IPA is big and hoppy, but we’ve placed a premium on making it well-balanced, as well. Using 4 types of hops — Cascade, Columbus, Centennial, and the infamous Citra hop, we’ve been able to create a beer that’s not quite an West Coast IPA, but also not an East Coast IPA — which is why we like it so much. (Description provided by company)
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Another IPA...
Pours a fairly cloudy rusty orange, with about a half finger of an off white head. Head thins out to just a thin film of bubbles within seconds.
As expected from an IPA, hop aromas are quite prominent. Grapefruit, citrus, and pine needles. A little pale malt in the background as well.
Although the hop flavors are quite strong in the beginning of the sip, they actually dissipate fairly quickly as a crisp and bready pale malts join the party. The bitterness ramps up towards the finish, and leaves a lingering (though light) bitter aftertaste.
A medium body with relatively high carbonation.
IPAs are pretty much a dime a dozen now. There are so many available, that it's hard to know which ones are worth your time and beer money. The West Sixth IPA is one of the better ones I've had - some good flavors while still being easily drinkable. If it's available near you, give it a try.