West Coast IPA Thread

Nothing WCIPA-wise blew me away my first few visits, but lately I *do not* go to OC without stopping by GC to see what WC they have in cans and I typically walk out with a couple 4pks. Always really happy when they have fresh Radiant Beauty in cans. Happily Deceased was also great. The DIPA they just released--I Knew That Years Ago (branded as a California IPA, but WCIPA)--I wish I'd bought more of. Really great, clean WC DIPA. I advise to try them again sometime.

 

All 3 mentioned really solid. On my last 2 cans of IKTYA and last Happily D. But it seems like they stock more WC cans at CM location. No or not many hazy cans at CM. That’s okay with me.

 

Make IPAs Clear Again!

 

I’ve been been fortunate enough to be getting growler fills of ipas from SARA every couple weeks. Their ipas are somewhat cloudy but it’s due to being unfiltered. I still think of most of these as “west coast”. Am I right?

 

Speaking of amazing West Coast IPAs: HPB is releasing Hello LA on Thursday.

 

YAAAAAASSSS!!!

Hello LA has supplanted Amalgamator as my favoritest of favorite WCIPAs. I'm so there on release day.

 

Will this last until next week, and does it get distributed?

 

Oh hell yeah. Guess I'm swinging by on Friday

 

It will probably last, and no distribution.

 

I just got my MT beers from my (super awesome) trustee and am loving Max w/ Strata. It's got a really nutty character to it. Very much not hazy. I wish I got more. It's fantastic!

 

If you can find it fresh, Phantom Bride from Belching Beaver is good one.

 

If you can find, Melty Hops.

 

Russian River is known to make some good West Coast IPA's. Worth checking out!

 

New brewery SLICE BEER CO near Sacramento is already winning awards for WEST COAST IPAS....

People choice at the Bistro Fest IPA competition during SF Beer Week. Double IPA (Doobie Snacks) and Triple IPA (Wombo).

 

I really hope their cans are distributed to SD -- and priced better than the bottles.

 

What's the consensus on the Societe cans? I haven't had Pupil or Apprentice in a long time, but those were some of my favorite WCIPAs.

 

Coming soon from Green Cheek, another new west coast ipa.

 

Fixed it for ya.

Evan and team still haven't come clean to admit if they're simply just trying to rename the WCIPA to CA IPA or if this is somehow a slightly different interpretation.

Personally, I think they're just being goofy.

 

Urban Roots thread reminded me that Like Riding a Bike was.perhaps the best wcipa I tried last year. Not sure if they packaged it ever.but I saw it on tap at what I imagine is the far reaches of their distro.
Also, don't sleep on Ghost Town out of Oakland. Got a few different kegs up.here and they definitely ride the boundary with how hazy a few were in appearance but the flavor was delicious tangy/bitter/sweet and super crispy. New brewer to me but I was told they've been working a 1 barrel system for a few years and just added a larger (5 barrel?) Set up so kegs should be more available at your finer beverage emporia

 

Like Riding a Bike was canned several times. It is almost their flagship WC IPA. Very good. A bit underrated by most on untappd.

 

Cellarmaker is releasing a WCIPA today

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9DBKTqp-tU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

New WCIPA coming out from North Park Beer Co in cans tomorrow.

 

The cans of Pupil I've been drinking (canned 2/13) taste better to me than the last few times I've had it on draft outside the brewery.

 

Favorite new thread, ever

 

Maybe just a little too classic for some? Do they distribute their cans?

 

Also worth a mention in norcal is henhouse. Petaluma's finest purveyor of the west coast IPA and I swear I've gotten a 4 pack for 9.99

 

Sounds like cans are making their way North of the CA border...

 

Well hopefully someone tells them about our little hamlet

 

I live in the land of murk and glurk (murk with large floaties) and do look for relief in the form of a nice clear (with a little hops haze) West Coast IPA. My go to is Wormtown's Be Hoppy, my favorite so far is Bad Boy from Alpine.

I would also like to take this time to complain about how Beers that should not be murky are murky in this region, e.g. Brown Ales, Pale Ales, Amber/Reds and even some Octoberfests!!!

 

When I’m willing to go for a IIPA and I see fresh cans I always grab Lupulin Lust from Rip Current. The classic citrus and pine.

 

Hard to find it fresh anymore, but Lupulin River from Knee Deep is still delicious.

 

Had a Simcoast to Coast last night as well as my last can of Surfari- both excellent.

 

Same boat. Glad these are easy to find as well!

 

Found this in San Jose today. Bottled 1/29. $8.99 22oz. Cask n Flask liquors. Refrigerated.

 

what year?

 

I’m assuming that’s a joke, but you can’t tell with just text. 2020.
I’ll review it in the next couple days as I’ve never had it but <1 month old refrigerated seems acceptable for freshness.

 

Very tasty beer especially if you can find it on tap.

 

LA IPA Festival is this Saturday the 29th at Mohawk Bend @SoCalBeerIdiot.

https://www.laipafestival.com/beers-brewers

Why is Gordon Road even in this competition?