Category: BrewDog
Alpine’s original West Coast-style single IPA is brewed with Simcoe and Amarillo hops to strike a harmonious hop balance. It offers a blast of resinous aromatics with notes of evergreen pine, orange zest, and hints of cedar. Big hoppy flavors mingle with geranial notes, while hints of citrus fruit and an overall lingering piney quality lend a touch of complexity to an otherwise simple and delicious IPA.
The pine and orange zest hit right as you pour it, and the resinous bitterness lingers just enough to make you want another sip. Simcoe and Amarillo really do sing together here—it's got that classic West Coast snap without being harsh.
Popped one open after a long week on the trail and that resinous evergreen punch hit exactly right—the pine and orange zest come through clean without being harsh. It’s a proper West Coast sipper, bitter but balanced, and the can’s been empty for five minutes and I’m already thinking about grabbing
The Simcoe and Amarillo combo here is a beautiful thing—that orange zest sneaks in just as the evergreen bite fades. I’ve had it on two different nights now and it’s consistently bright without being heavy. Exactly what I want from a West Coast IPA.
