St Ives Brewery Back Road West

Name: St Ives Brewery Back Road West
Brand: Beer
SKU: 6495b0f71603da4a2e9598d0
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.63 (228 reviews)

American IPA 6.5 º

St Ives Brewery

Back Road West is a vibrant American IPA that emphasizes a classic West Coast sensory profile. The experience is led by a bold hop presence, where Chinook and Mosaic deliver a punchy blend of resinous pine and bright citrus zest. Magnum provides a clean, assertive bitterness that anchors the palate and defines the structure. Beneath the hops, a subtle, grainy malt backbone offers light toasted notes without cluttering the profile. The finish is strikingly dry and lingering, highlighting the interplay of pithy grapefruit and forest floor aromatics. It is a crisp, medium-bodied ale that balances high bitterness with a clean fermentation character.

Appearance. Medium gold to light reddish-amber (approx. 8 SRM). Brilliant clarity with a persistent, off-white, medium-sized head that leaves consistent lacing.

Aroma. High intensity hop aroma featuring prominent resinous pine and grapefruit from the Chinook, alongside subtle tropical berry and stone fruit notes from the Mosaic. A low, clean, grainy maltiness provides support. Fermentation is clean with very low esters.

Taste. Immediate hop-forward impact of pine and orange peel. High bitterness, driven by Magnum, is assertive but clean. Low malt flavor presents as light crackers or toast. The balance is decidedly hop-heavy, leading to a dry finish and a long, lingering bitter aftertaste of citrus pith and resin.

Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, non-astringent texture. Medium-high carbonation provides a crisp bite. A very light, well-integrated alcohol warmth is noticeable.

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