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West Sixth IPA

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West Sixth's flagship IPA — brewed with Cascade, Centennial and Chinook hops for bright citrus aroma, moderate pine and resin bitterness, and a clean pale malt backbone. A staple of the Lexington craft scene since 2012 and one of the most recognised IPAs in Kentucky.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
piney
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Cascade and Centennial hops, offering orange zest and grapefruit character.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for West Sixth IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality typical of the style. A dense white head forms on the pour with good retention and stable lacing down the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visibly active throughout.

pale goldencrystal cleardense white headwell-retained lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes from the Cascade and Centennial hops, offering orange zest and grapefruit character. Underneath sits a clean, herbaceous pine resin quality with subtle floral undertones. The Malz backbone remains restrained, allowing the hop-forward profile to dominate without becoming harsh.

citrus zestpine resinfloral herbaceousclean and bright

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and clean with immediate hop-driven bitterness balanced by a pale Malz sweetness. The mid-palate develops layered citrus and resinous pine flavors with a slightly bready malt character that provides structure without heaviness. Bitterness builds steadily through the middle and holds firm through to the finish.

balanced hop-maltcitrus and pinemoderate bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

Dry finish with lingering resinous bitterness and a fading citrus note. The aftertaste remains crisp and clean without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry, lingeringresinous fade
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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 American IPA

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What is a American 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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