Aslan Brewing just announced the release of Tide Breaker, a West Coast IPA brewed with an intentional and diverse collection of hop varieties. Available at all three Aslan locations. Look for it in cans at your local retailer. West Coast IPA is rapidly rising to the top of the heap in IPA land. Of all the subcategories of IPA, West Coast appeals to many of today’s IPA drinkers. What makes an IPA a West Coast IPA? Below, I share the Brewers Association’s official guide to the style. But first, meet Tide Breaker.
“Say hello to Tide Breaker, a bold new expression of the West Coast IPA—our flagship beer crafted to lead the charge,” said the announcement. “Hopped with a vibrant mix of Amarillo, Chinook, HBC 586, Mosaic, and Strata, this IPA bursts with tropical fruit and bright citrus, rounded out with a crisp, refreshing edge and a subtle hint of pine. It’s resinous, clean, and crushable—the kind of beer that keeps you reaching for the next sip.”
“The name Tide Breaker is a nod to our roots in the Pacific Northwest, where waves crash into rugged coastlines and every tide carries the promise of something fresh. Just like that moment when the surf breaks and the seafoam swirls, this beer captures the spirit of movement and clarity.”
“Crafted to stand out and brewed to stay, Tide Breaker marks a new era—and you’re invited to ride the wave. Available now, on tap and in cans at all three of our locations!”
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West Coast-Style India Pale Ale
- Color: Straw to gold
- Clarity: Chill haze or hop haze is acceptable at low levels
- Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low. Caramel or roasted malt character should not be present
- Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: High to very high, exhibiting a wide range of attributes including floral, piney, citrus, fruity (berry, tropical, stone fruit and other), sulfur, diesel-like, onion-garlic, catty, resinous and many others.
- Perceived Bitterness: Medium-high to very high, but not harsh
- Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters range from low to medium. DMS, acetaldehyde, and diacetyl should not be present. These beers are characterized by a high degree of attenuation.
- Body: Low to medium
- Additional notes: These beers are highly attenuated with an assertive hop character and a dry, crisp finish. Versions brewed with darker malts, non-traditional yeasts, fruits, spices, or other flavorings are categorized as Experimental India Pale Ale. Any use of thiolized yeasts, terpene blends or any other advanced hop products should not overwhelm the beer and should be in harmony with overall flavor profile.
- While the West Coast India Pale Ale style has been around for some time, the style itself has progressed over time from original inception to modern day examples – this guideline serves to align directly with modern-day examples of the style.
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