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Typical Ingredients for West Coast IPA
Malts
- ● Pale Ale malt
Hops
- ● Citra
- ● Cascade
- ● Centennial
Yeast
● Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04)
What is a West Coast IPA?
Dry, bitter, clear with intense pine and grapefruit hop character
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale, showcasing modern American or New World hop varieties.
FAQ: West Coast IPA
What is a West Coast IPA?
A decidedly hoppy and bitter, moderately strong American pale ale, showcasing modern American or New World hop varieties.
How much alcohol does a West Coast IPA have?
A West Coast IPA typically has 6–7.5% ABV. Original gravity ranges from 1.056–1.07, final gravity from 1.008–1.014.
How bitter is a West Coast IPA?
A West Coast IPA has 50–70 IBU (International Bitterness Units). This is a fairly bitter style.
What ingredients do you need for a West Coast IPA?
Typical malts: Pale Ale malt. Typical hops: Citra, Cascade, Centennial. Yeast: Ale yeast (e.g. US-05, S-04).
Do you need special equipment for a West Coast IPA?
A West Coast IPA can be brewed with standard equipment (pot or all-in-one system). Fermentation temperature: 18–24°C (64–75°F).