Pernicious IPA vs West Sixth IPA: Which Should You Drink?

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Pernicious IPA

Wicked Weed Brewing

United States · American IPA

hopIQ rank #732

72%

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West Sixth IPA

West Sixth Brewing

United States · American IPA

HOPIQ TAKE

Pernicious IPA if you want bold, resinous hops that grab your attention immediately, West Sixth IPA if you want something cleaner and more balanced that lets the malt backbone shine. They're matched on ABV and IBU, so it really comes down to how aggressive you want your hop character. Pernicious leans into that classic Wicked Weed house style—bright and slightly brash. West Sixth plays it a bit more measured, which honestly makes it easier to drink through a whole pint.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Pernicious IPA when…

→You're in the mood for a hop-forward IPA that demands attention
→You prefer resinous, piney character over citrus-forward profiles
→You want something that tastes distinctly like a craft brewery statement

Pick West Sixth IPA when…

→You want an IPA that's approachable but still interesting
→You're settling in for multiple beers and want something more easygoing
→You prefer balanced bitterness to aggressive hop intensity

SIDE BY SIDE

	Pernicious IPA	West Sixth IPA
ABV	7.3%	7%
Bitterness	Strongly bitter	Strongly bitter
Colour	Amber	Golden
Style	American IPA	American IPA
Origin	United States	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

8 shared · 5 distinct

Both beers

hoppycitrusyresinouscleanpineybitterbreadymalty

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Pernicious IPAWest Sixth IPA

Bitterness

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TASTING NOTES

Pernicious IPA

HoppyCitrusyResinous

Pernicious hits you with this immediate pine and grapefruit punch that doesn't apologize. There's a drying quality on the finish that builds—by the last third, your mouth feels textured, almost gripping. The malt underneath is lean and crisp, which keeps it from feeling heavy despite the assertive hop presence. It's got personality, the kind of IPA that makes you think about each sip.

West Sixth IPA

HoppyCitrusyResinous

West Sixth is noticeably smoother on the entry—the hops are there, herbaceous and citric, but they're in conversation with the beer rather than dominating it. You get more caramel and grain sweetness working underneath, which creates this gentler bitterness on the finish. It drinks more like a traditional American IPA, less confrontational. The 7% ABV feels lighter here, maybe because the malt is more present.

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