Shiny Side
Shiny Side is a contemporary West Coast IPA that Grimm first released in 2025 and brought back in 2026. It pours brilliantly clear and has the clean, snappy finish of the style. Centennial goes in on the hot side and adds a floral, grapefruit-like note, while the dry hop of Citra and Mosaic brings orange, lime and tropical fruit that recall a hazy IPA more than a classic West Coast beer. The result is juicy yet crisp, with a dry finish.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Shiny Side
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
About West Coast IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a West Coast IPA?
IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.
Finding a similar West Coast IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, citrusy, juicy character as Shiny Side will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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