Kern River Brewing Co. / Riip Beer Co. | 20th Anniversary West Coast IPA

This collaboration marks two decades of Kern River Brewing Company’s craft legacy, teaming up with the hop masters at Riip Beer Co. to deliver a definitive West Coast IPA. It is a celebration of the style’s roots while utilizing modern hopping techniques and ultra-premium ingredients.

Designed for those who appreciate the “clear and bitter” philosophy, this IPA pours a brilliant pale gold with a persistent white head. It focuses on a lean, crisp malt profile that stays out of the way, allowing a complex array of lupulin to take center stage.

Tasting Notes

  • Aroma: The initial nose is an explosion of pink grapefruit, fresh pine resin, and damp forest floor. As it warms, secondary layers of passionfruit and lime zest emerge, backed by a subtle, clean cracker-like malt sweetness.
  • Flavor Profile: The palate follows the aroma with high-intensity citrus pith and resinous pine. There is a distinct “dankness” characteristic of the Riip influence, featuring notes of sauvignon blanc grapes and blueberry skin.
  • Mouthfeel: Exceptionally light-bodied and bone-dry. The carbonation is brisk, helping scrub the palate and preparing you for the next sip.
  • Finish: It concludes with a sharp, assertive bitterness that lingers. It is clean and refreshing, devoid of any heavy caramel or “muddy” malt notes often found in older iterations of the style.

Technical Specifications

Style: West Coast IPA
ABV: 7.0%
Hops: Citra, Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin
Appearance: Transparent gold with high clarity
Bitterness: High

This anniversary brew is a “Best of the West” showcase, blending Kern River’s balanced structural approach with Riip’s signature aggressive hop saturation.

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