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West Coast IPA guide: style, recipe, and differences
What is a West Coast IPA?
West Coast IPA is a hopped beer style, clear with a sharp aromatic profile: pronounced bitterness, dry on the palate, aromas ranging from citrus to exotic fruit to resinous and pine notes. Golden color, medium-light body.
- Color: light golden.
- Aroma: citrus (orange, grapefruit), exotic fruit, resinous/pine notes.
- Taste: sharp bitterness, dry finish.
- ABV: typically 6–7.5%.
West Coast IPA vs NEIPA vs East Coast IPA
- West Coast IPA: clear, bitter, dry, and very hopped. Malt is clean to highlight the hops.
- Northeast IPA (NEIPA): hazy, soft, and very fruity. Less bitter, fuller body and perception of juiciness thanks to intense dry hopping and fuller malts.
- East Coast IPA: vaguer term; often indicates beers balancing elements of both currents.
Typical hops
Citra, Centennial, Amarillo, Simcoe, Mosaic, Cascade. Citrus, resinous, and tropical notes.
Basic homebrewing recipe (20 L)
- Grain bill: pale malt 85–90% + cara-pils or light crystal 10–15%.
- OG target: 1.060–1.070.
- Hop schedule: main bitterness in boil (60 min) + additions at 15/10/5 min + generous dry hop after fermentation.
- Hops: Citra, Centennial, Amarillo, Simcoe.
- Fermentation: neutral ale strain at 18–20°C for a clean profile.
- Finish: clarified for the clear appearance typical of the style.
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Food pairings
- Spicy foods: Mexican cuisine, mild Indian.
- Grilled or fried fish.
- Aged or semi-aged cheeses.
- Dishes with citrus or lime/grapefruit-based sauces.
Quick FAQs
- NEIPA — what sets it apart? Hazy, soft, less bitter; a "juicy" and opaque sensation, very different from the precision and dryness of West Coast.
- Green Flash Citra? Green Flash is a brewery known for very hopped IPA; "Citra" indicates the use of Citra hops (strong citrus and tropical notes).
- Storage? Keep cool and dark; fresh hops lose aroma over time — consume within 6–12 months.
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