Make West Coast IPA Great Again and Pacific IPA: the best West Coast IPAs on Maltese
Piney, resinous, citrusy hops with a clean dry finish — the West Coast IPA is the benchmark for hop-forward craft beer. On Maltese you’ll find Make West Coast IPA Great Again by Ritual Lab (a Cryo IPA: blonde, delicate concentrated hop character, fresh and balanced) and Pacific IPA by Riversa (inspired by West Coast American, Australian and New Zealand IPAs). Both available online with fast delivery across Italy.
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What is a West Coast IPA?
- Color: gold to deep-gold, clear
- Hops: citrus, pine, resinous — forward and assertive
- Bitterness: moderate to high, lingering dry finish
- Yeast: neutral American ale — hops and malt shine through
West Coast IPA vs New England IPA
- West Coast IPA: clear, dry, bitter — pine, resin, citrus — classic hop crispness
- New England IPA (NEIPA): hazy, soft, juicy — lower perceived bitterness, tropical and dank aromas, fuller mouthfeel
Food pairings
- Grilled meats and barbecue — hops cut through fat and smoky flavors
- Spicy food — bitterness and carbonation tame the heat
- Sharp aged cheeses — hop resins complement aged cheddars
- Artisan snacks from Maltese for a hop-forward aperitivo
