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Sundown

Back Forty Beer Company
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🌍 United States · West Coast IPA · One of 19 West Coast IPAs in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
90%
bitter
90%
dry
80%
piney
80%
citrusy
80%
earthy
60%
tropical
60%
orange
60%
floral
50%
refreshing
50%
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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sundown

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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