Beer Alert: New West Coast-Style India Pale Ales And Pilsners

(Courtesy Breckenridge Brewery)

May is ON and American craft brewers are addressing the warming weather with an intriguing roster of refreshing beers you’re gonna want to have around as things heat up.

West Is Best (Littleton, CO) – Breckenridge Brewery has a new addition to its ever-evolving portfolio that is a tribute to the untamed beauty of Colorado’s trails and to those who are drawn to them. Crafted in a style that a style that has reemerged in popularity amongst craft beer drinkers who are serious about their hops, Breckenridge Ridge Runner is a 7.4% ABV West Coast-Style IPA with notes of bright citrus and pine, that is hopped out of its mind using Citra lupulin powder and whole cone hops.

“We’re really excited to create a West Coast style IPA with Ridge Runner, which allows us to showcase 35 years of craftsmanship and experience perfecting the double dry hop,” said Carl Heinz, brewmaster of Breckenridge Brewery. “The result is a beer that celebrates the Colorado lifestyle and is ideal for toasting the trail less traveled.”

(Courtesy AleSmith Brewing)

Old World Tradition Meets West Coast Instincts (San Diego, CA) – AleSmith Brewing has a new addition to its popular LagerSmith Series, a beer that melds old-world charm with contemporary brewing expertise.

Crafted to deliver a smooth, crisp experience, AleSmith Italian Pilsner is a balanced 5.2% ABV lager brimming with bright herbal and earthy notes, accentuated by a refreshing hint of citrus zest and a moderate hop bitterness. This seasonal refresher is now available in convenient 6-packs across select regions including California, Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Oregon, and Texas

West Is Best II (Boulder, CO) – Upslope Brewing has in a massive new year-round IPA that turns things up to 11 and comes in the increasingly popular 19.2 “stovepipe” cans. The 19.2-ounce cans currently account for more than 92% of craft single sales at convenience stores across the nation, according to Circana data.

, Beer Alert: New West Coast-Style India Pale Ales And Pilsners Brewed with the most expressive hops the brewery could get its hands on, and then doubling down on its octane, Upslope Double West Coast Style IPA is a 9% ABV India Pale Ale with Douglas fir and ripe citrus fruit aromatics, a firm bitterness and dry finish.