Evolution of West Coast IPA

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This article originally appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of Zymurgy Magazine

By Ryan Pachmayer

American IPA is by far the most popular beer style among craft drinkers and homebrewers, and some believe the highly hopped West Coast variant launched its meteoric rise. Firestone Walker’s Sam Tierney shares tips and secrets to brewing a great one at home.

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