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Butterfly — West Coast IPA recipe guide and comparison
If you like straightforward, aromatic beer with a dry finish, West Coast IPA is a style that leaves a mark.
What is a West Coast IPA?
- Clear hop profiles: citrus, resinous, pine.
- Pronounced but balanced bitterness.
- Medium-low body with dry and clean finish.
- Clean fermentation that highlights the hops.
West Coast IPA vs NEIPA vs East Coast IPA
- West Coast IPA: clear, marked bitterness, resin, citrus, pine. Dry body.
- New England IPA: hazy, soft, very fruity, low perceived bitterness.
- East Coast IPA: less technical term, hybrid between the two styles.
Indicative recipe for a homebrewed West Coast IPA (20 L)
- Malts: 85–90% Pale malt, 5–10% Vienna/Munich, 2–5% low Crystal.
- Hops: Centennial + Chinook (bitter/resin) + Citra (citrus/tropical). Generous dry hopping.
- Yeast: US-05 or S-04, clean fermentation at controlled temperature.
- Water profile: slightly harder with sulfates to dry the finish.
Why choose Butterfly?
Butterfly brings the classic elements of West Coast in a modern key: light malts, dry hopping with Centennial, Citra, and Chinook Cryo, dry finish. Certified gluten free under 10 ppm.
Another gluten-free IPA to try
Tasting tips
- Temperature: 8–10°C in an IPA glass or tulip glass.
- Pairings: grilled meats, spiced hamburgers, aged cheeses, dishes with citrus.
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