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Beer reviews: Desert Edge Distortion Double IPA and 2 Row Timberline
Chasing the West Coast style that defined American IPAs.
This week’s theme is West Coast IPAs. This IPA style is defined by malt, dryness and assertive hop character. Unlike hazy or juice-forward IPAs, the focus here is on bitterness, structure and crisp drinkability that leans into resinous territory. Here are two examples you should look out for.
Desert Edge - Distortion Double IPA : This West Coast double IPA pours exactly the way the style promises, and the way hop-lovers hope: a glowing, burnished amber with excellent clarity that signals classic intent.
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