{"title":"West Coast IPA","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is not hazy\u003cstrong\u003e. It is clear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is not soft.\u003cstrong\u003e  It is bitter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Coast is an IPA beer with a\u003cstrong\u003e  strong bitter profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, with citrus, resinous and often tropical flavours and aromas.  \u003cstrong\u003eHops are the undisputed protagonist of this style\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing pronounced bitterness that is usually  \u003cstrong\u003edry and clean\u003c\/strong\u003e. It originated on the west coast of the United States, particularly in California.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, West Coast IPAs are usually golden to light amber in colour, with notable clarity, unlike hazy Hazy\/New England IPAs. Bitterness in a West Coast is more pronounced and lasting than in those styles, and the finish is expected to be dry and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe legend of West Coast IPA, the bitter style that defined an era:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe origin in California\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e  originated in California, specifically in cities such as San Diego and San Francisco, during the 1980s and early 1990s. The craft beer scene was booming, and Californian brewers began experimenting with large quantities of hops, creating beers that were more bitter, aromatic and dry than traditional English IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHops as protagonist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes the  \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e  from other styles is the intensive use of American hops such as  \u003cstrong\u003eCascade\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003eCentennial\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003eChinook\u003c\/strong\u003e  and  \u003cstrong\u003eSimcoe\u003c\/strong\u003e. These hops bring intense flavours of  \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003epine resin\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e  and sometimes even  \u003cstrong\u003eherbal\u003c\/strong\u003e  or  \u003cstrong\u003efloral\u003c\/strong\u003e notes. Bitterness is a dominant characteristic in this style, with hops as the absolute protagonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSierra Nevada Pale Ale: the precursor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it is not a  \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e  in itself,  \u003cstrong\u003eSierra Nevada Pale Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e, launched in 1980, is often considered the precursor of this style. This beer used a considerable amount of Cascade hops and was one of the first beers to popularise the use of American hops in large quantities, opening the way for what would later become West Coast IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe first recognised West Coast IPA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the pioneering breweries in creating the  \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e  was  \u003cstrong\u003eStone Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in San Diego. Its  \u003cstrong\u003eStone IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e, launched in 1997, is one of the first beers that fully represented the style. With a high level of bitterness and an explosive hop aroma, this beer helped define what we now know as West Coast IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe impact of San Diego on the IPA revolution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSan Diego\u003c\/strong\u003e  became the unofficial capital of West Coast IPA thanks to a series of breweries dedicated to pushing the limits of hops. Breweries such as Ballast Point, Green Flash and AleSmith helped consolidate this style with extremely hoppy beers focused on freshness. Southern California's warm, sunny climate also favoured consumption of light and refreshing beers, further increasing the popularity of this style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDistinctive flavour profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Coast IPA is known for its flavour identity, combining strong bitterness with fresh and aromatic hop notes. Typical flavours include citrus such as grapefruit and orange, pine resin, tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, and an herbal touch. Unlike more modern IPAs such as New England IPA (NEIPA), which are softer and hazier, West Coast IPAs tend to be more  \u003cstrong\u003edry\u003c\/strong\u003e,  \u003cstrong\u003ecrisp\u003c\/strong\u003e  and  \u003cstrong\u003eclear\u003c\/strong\u003e, which further highlights hop bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTransparency and brightness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother distinctive characteristic of West Coast IPAs is their clarity. Unlike NEIPAs, which are hazy and opaque, West Coast IPAs are usually bright and transparent, allowing the golden or amber colour to glow in the glass. This clarity results from filtration processes or the absence of ingredients such as oats or wheat, which add haze to other beers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIBU war: how much more bitter is better?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the boom of West Coast IPAs, brewers began competing to see who could make the most bitter IPA, with some examples reaching more than 100 IBUs (bitterness units). This led to a true \"IBU war\", where bitterness was the main focus. Although some of these beers were extremely bitter, what most impressed consumers was the explosion of hop flavours that accompanied that bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBalance in the best West Coast IPAs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the initial trend towards extreme bitterness, the best examples of West Coast IPA have found a\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebalance between hop bitterness and malt support. Although hops remain the star, the most appreciated West Coast IPAs also offer a light malt base that counters hop aggression, with slightly sweet or toasted notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe resurgence of West Coast IPA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last decade, NEIPAs have gained popularity due to their softness, denser body and tropical fruit aromas, causing West Coast IPA to lose some prominence. However, in recent years there has been renewed interest in West Coast IPAs, with breweries once again exploring the distinctive characteristics of the style: clarity, sharp bitterness and clean hop flavours. Many fans now seek that refreshing, hoppy sensation only a West Coast can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe innovation of dry-hopping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the major technical advances in brewing  \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e  was the popularisation of  \u003cstrong\u003edry-hopping\u003c\/strong\u003e. This process involves adding fresh hops after the beer has already fermented, intensifying hop aromas without adding additional bitterness. This was revolutionary for West Coast IPAs, allowing brewers to create beers with huge and vibrant aromatic profiles without becoming too aggressive on the palate. Today, dry-hopping is a common technique in all kinds of IPAs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe evolution of hops in West Coast IPAs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years, brewers have experimented with a wide variety of  \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican hops\u003c\/strong\u003e  to create different versions of  \u003cstrong\u003eWest Coast IPA\u003c\/strong\u003e. At first, hops such as  \u003cstrong\u003eCascade\u003c\/strong\u003e  and  \u003cstrong\u003eChinook\u003c\/strong\u003e were mainly used, bringing pine and citrus flavours. Over time, varieties such as  \u003cstrong\u003eSimcoe\u003c\/strong\u003e  and  \u003cstrong\u003eMosaic\u003c\/strong\u003e were introduced, offering more tropical and exotic flavours and further expanding the spectrum of flavours found in West Coast IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy West Coast beers online\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from our selection of West Coast craft beers with marked bitterness, citrus and resinous aromas, and fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oso-wilderness","title":"OSO Wilderness","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eWilderness is a West Coast IPA brewed with Citra, El Dorado and Amarillo, offering a clearly defined profile within the style. Aroma and flavour are marked by grapefruit and orange peel notes, accompanied by resinous and pine nuances. 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