As the name would suggest, Pure West is a Weat Coast IPA. Brewed in Toronto at Rainhard Brewing, PW is a touch underpowered at 6%. It comes in simple yet stylish 355mL cans. The beer is dull gold, a bit hazy, and pours with a puff of white suds.
PW has aromatics that blend roasted malt with resin, citrus, and pine. For just 6%, the flavour is pretty substantial, with a malty, caramel opening note and a quick swing to twin bitternesses of citrus and evergreen.
For its West Coast pedigree, Pure West should be in the 7% range, a bit darker, and clear. However, I’m not about to quibble to hard with taxonomies when it comes to an enjoyable beer with a pleasantly satisfying flavour.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.
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