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Shiny Side

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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.

ABV
7.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyjuicytropical
citrusy
juicy
tropical
floral
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and floral notes from the late Centennial addition—grapefruit zest mingles with delicate florality.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shiny Side

◎ Appearance

Shiny Side pours with brilliant clarity and a pale golden hue characteristic of the West Coast IPA style. The head forms densely and maintains good retention, clinging to the glass in a fine, lacy pattern. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and floral notes from the late Centennial addition—grapefruit zest mingles with delicate florality. The dry hop of Citra and Mosaic pushes the aromatic profile toward orange peel, lime, and subtle tropical fruit character that bridges contemporary and classical West Coast sensibilities. Malt presence is restrained, offering a clean, neutral backdrop.

grapefruitfloralcitrus peeltropical fruit

◐ Taste

The palate entry is clean and snappy, with balanced bitterness that sits comfortably at 60 IBU without dominating. Mid-palate develops juicy orange and lime notes from the dry hopping, sustained by a light, crisp malt structure. The finish drives toward dryness, with a lingering citrus and herbal edge that resolves crisply rather than clinging.

crispbalanced bitternessjuicy citrusdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering grapefruit and lime notes fading briskly. No residual sweetness or oxidative notes cloud the departure.

drycleanshort-to-medium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About West Coast IPA

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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

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