Urban Roots — Like Riding a Bike (West Coast IPA)
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ABV: 6.2%
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Style: West Coast IPA
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Format: 16oz Can / Draft
Overview
Sacramento’s Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse has built a stellar reputation for crafting clean, deeply traditional, yet modern-leaning West Coast IPAs. Like Riding a Bike leans right into that strength, serving as a masterclass in balance, clarity, and hop expression. It’s the kind of reliable, impeccably structured IPA that feels completely effortless to drink—hence the fitting name.
Tasting Notes
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Appearance: Pours a brilliant, crystal-clear golden amber with a fluffy, persistent white head that leaves intricate rings of lacing down the glass.
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Aroma: A vibrant, resinous punch hits the nose immediately. Crisp notes of fresh pine needles and grapefruit peel take center stage, underpinned by subtle undertones of dank herbal cannabis, lemon zest, and a touch of tropical stone fruit.
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Palate: Exceptionally crisp and snappy on the onset. The flavor profile closely mirrors the aroma, delivering waves of bright citrus, bitter pine resin, and a clean, cracker-like malt backbone. There is no heavy caramel sweetness or clinginess here; instead, a firm, refreshing bitterness steps in mid-palate and carries cleanly through to a dry, lingering finish.
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Mouthfeel: Medium-light bodied with a brisk, highly refreshing carbonation that accentuates the crisp hop bite without ever feeling harsh or astringent.
The Verdict
Like Riding a Bike is everything a classic California West Coast IPA should be: clear, aromatic, assertively bitter, and brilliantly balanced. It highlights the beauty of traditional hop profiles while showcasing Urban Roots‘ pristine technical execution. It’s an easy go-to for hop heads and lager drinkers alike.
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