8 Breweries You Should Know to Get Into West Coast IPAs

Though controversial to some, West Coast IPAs are the perfect style for people who prefer burly brews. Originated in California in the 1980s, long before the craft beer movement existed, the style pushes the influence of American hop varieties like Centennial, Cascade, and Chinook (a.k.a. C hops) to the forefront. Brewers typically initiate this thrust through a technique called “dry hopping,” where they add extra hops during the brewing procedure. This extra oomph results in a beer buoyed by bold aromatics, intense flavor notes of evergreen and citrus, and aggressive bitterness. The article 8 Breweries You Should Know to Get Into West Coast IPAs appeared first on VinePair.