Brewing a classic West Coast IPA with BEAK | The Craft Beer Channel

Quality stuff, bloody love Beak.

It's great to see the West Coast IPA get a revival in the last year alongside lagers. Just two years ago you were seeing West Coast brewers slapping 'hazy' on their beers just so they will sell. That era feels like it's coming to an end. And it feels like West Coast is becoming a much more distinct beer in contrast to NEIPA.

The 2 WC IPAs were the stars of the festival for me. Both were really excellent

Been very fortunate to have Beak on my doorstep, they've brewed some absolute worldies over the past few years. I was in the online tasting session hosted by you and Robin the other week and I thought this westie was absolutely stunning! The name, the artwork, and the flavours capture everything about that cozy, west coast campfire feeling 🍺

West is best!

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Thats good timijg, I'm putting together a west coast recipe. Cheers lads

thanks guys for these series. I wish they could provide a little bit more info about the grist and yeast used.

I'm going to guess the reason for the confusion was the when someone says they want to make a westy or a west coast, the default there is IPA. As far as I know, a west coast pale ale isn't really a thing, it's just a pale ale. Like Sierra Nevada Pale isn't a westy, it's just a pale. But the example the brewer brought up, Pliny the Elder, that's a quintessential double IPA, but I guess you could call that a west coast double IPA. To me, someone who lived in California for 18 years where the style was basically created, a westy is a 6%-7% ABV malt forward IPA using mostly traditional American C hops. However, I definitely like the addition of Simcoe and Amarillo for a modern west coast IPA.

Amongst some amazing collab beers, this was the standout.. simply superb!

Bag drop*

Just brewed my first WC! Kegging tomorrow!

Loved the video. The beer name could come accross as a little insensitive.

man I’d love to get a homebrew recipe and process sheet from these guys for hazy ipa!

I just realised I drank this the other day without knowing it was part of the channel, really enjoyed it.

Yum. Looks so good I can taste it through the screen!

How do I get these anniversary beers in Hong Kong? Please!

This was my favourite of the six I got from Malt Miller, smelled amazing. Closely followed by the Verdant collab 😀🍻

Rub them and get all exicted?
I'm in!!

Can I just say that I really look forward to each and every one of your videos, love learning and having a laugh at the same time!

as a Czech I really appreciate the name Beak déšť/pils :D

Discovered BEAK this summer when I was back in the UK visiting family. They blew me away. South Coast represent!!!

I’ve got your beer right here, it’s “puck drop” a west coast pale ale from wild east brewing company out of Brooklyn New York. Very nice westy

Must be nice to talk and drink beer for a living! Cheers!👍🏻🍻❤️

Gummy bears

Glad to see some love for Beak, one of my favourite IPA/pale ale producers. Always a banging beer.

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And i drink to you on friday vegan hamburgers night together with my lady! Wonderful episode again. Sipping a Lidl brewed “strong blond” ‘Crius’. Starts out well, little bit thin on the finish unfortunately. Cheers to the weekend everyone 🍻🤟🏼🤗

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Guys, got a hint there that the end was insight. You produced excellent quality in your work and inspired many to raise their standards with consumption & home brew. Keep it up🍺👍

This beer was exceptional. Pure Barley sugar sweets. Was there a recipe posted anywhere?

Did the recipe ever get released for this?

West coast, best coast? 🍻❤