Billed as a “West Coast IPA” by the brewery, in my opinion Four Winds’ Juxtopose Wild IPA is not at all typical of the West Coast style of IPAs, which I associate with an overly harsh hoppy character. This beauty, on the other hand, is nicely balanced so that the 50 IBU, already on the lower end of the spectrum for West Coast style, comes through very palatable and refreshing.
Perhaps it is the wild yeasts used that gives it a very pleasing citrus quality, with lots of tropical fruit in the background. At 6.5% ABV, this beer also scores on the lower end of the alcohol spectrum for typical IPAs, which makes it a very approachable one for those who normally avoid this style of beer.
~ David
