West Coast vs PNW IPAs

Discussion in 'Northwest' started by Reidrover, May 17, 2020.

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  1. Reidrover

    Reidrover Grand Pooh-Bah (4,886) Jan 14, 2003 Oregon
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    In the Age of Haze maybe this is a redundant question, but is there a difference between these styles..I say yes.
    West Coast IPA to me says San Diego IPA ...PNW says old style Or/WA/N.Cal dank wet IPA
    I see some brewers using the moniker West Coast IPA then when i taste it..its usually a Tropical IPA of an ole style PNW IPA.
    Opinions?
     
    #1 Reidrover, May 17, 2020
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    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    You said it better than I could and saved me the brain cells just so I could kill them with alcohol.

    To me. A WCIPA is a san Diego IPA, pale, bright, bitter, zesty and still a little fruity. Think Stone and Pizza Port. A PNW IPA is not afraid of giving the malt a little love, even if it's just in the form of color. They also lean a little more on the pine and just a little... heavier? On the palate.

    Page me in 2030 so we can discuss murkbombs ( hat tip to @beertunes) vs juicebombs vs fruit pulp
     
    #2 DefenCorps, May 17, 2020
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