Sundown
Back Forty's West-Coast-leaning IPA — resinous piney hop character on top, bitter dry finish underneath, and just enough tropical citrus lift to keep it from turning bitter-brown. Sundown is what Back Forty pours when the sun's low and someone wants something with more spine than Devil's Staircase.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Sundown
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 resinous, hoppy, piney character as Sundown will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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