Barrel Theory All the Way Live West Coast India Pale Ale

 Barrel Theory All the Way Live West Coast India Pale Ale.

7.2 % ABV, 65 IBU, Barrel Theory Brewing, St. Paul, Minnesota.

And here we have my first review of a Barrel Theory beer in a can, not a crowler. This because they have all been hazy IPAs, fruited sours, or pastry stouts. I can’t go for that (no can do). A West Coast IPA? You know I am down with that.

Clear, bright golden hue, slim white head.

In the nose; floral a bit, mildly piney, plenty citrusy. Highly likable. 

In the mouth: big bitterness grabs the palate and clings to the tongue. Crisp, dry, bitter. Not a smidgen of sweet. 

Not a trace of fuzz. 

Well-composed IPA. Bright, bitter, snappy, creeping into delicious. I’ll be enjoying this one all the way down. 

West Coast Style IPA w/ Amarillo, Columbus, Simcoe & Chinook hops.