Welcome to the Wonderful World of West Coast IPAs
For those who believe in the flavour, fun, and frothy pleasures of a great pint of IPA, a video course on West Coast IPAs (India Pale Ales) built to last, handcrafted by the brewers at Westbound & Down should be right up your alley. In this course, you will learn about the craft, the ingredients, the brewing process, and the incredibly rich history behind IPAs straight from the source.
A True West Coast IPA Brew
Our course is dedicatedly designed for beer guzzlers, homebrew aficionados, and just about everyone who ever fancied learning about beer brewing. The IPA we’re focusing on here is unabashedly West Coast, chock-full of hop flavor and aroma, ceryptally balanced by a sturdy malt backbone. It’s the quintessential version of this beer style, beloved by beer enthusiasts across the globe.
Who Are Westbound & Down?
Aldo and Wyatt, the creators of Westbound & Down, started their operations with the intent to deliver the best drinking experience possible. They’ve mastered the delicate and detailed process of brewing over the years, creating unique and flavourful beers that truly stand the test of time. As passionate beer craftsmen, they love sharing their knowledge with anyone willing to learn.
What to Expect from the Course
The course aims to pour in you a deep understanding of the art and science tied to brewing this specific style of beer.
Intro to the Craft
The course kicks off with a solid rundown of the history of IPA. You will go back in time to when British breweries first started brewing this special style of beer for their troops stationed in India during the mid-19th Century. Dive deep into the essence of why West Coast IPAs differ from their English counterparts and how they have evolved over time.
A closer look at Ingredients
You’ll gain detailed insight into each essential component used in the beer. With a focus on the ‘magical four’ – malted barley, hops, water and yeast – why they’re used, the different types available, and the impact of each on the brew’s final flavors. The importance of freshness in hops is emphasised, and the reasons for it explained.
Beer Brewing Process Overview
This part of the course involves a detailed discussion about the brewing process. It explains the stages from malted barley selection, mashing, boiling with hops, fermenting with yeast, all the way through to final carbonation and packaging. There will be well-guided lessons to take you through the process step-by-step in true Westbound & Down fashion.
Understanding Flavours and Tasting Like a Pro
It’s not all about the brewing; it’s also about the drinking! The course ensures to guide you on how to truly enjoy and evaluate beers. It will help you to understand the different beer jargon, teach you the meaning of the terms like ‘hoppy’, ‘bitter’, ‘malty’, and enable you to use these terms confidently.
West Lasting IPAs with Westbound & Down!
This course promises to be a heady mix of history, science, hands-on tips and tricks, mixed in with fun activities and tasting sessions. Regardless of whether you’re a craft beer aficionado, a dedicated homebrewer, a whiskey lover looking to wade into beer, or just somebody who loves a cold pint of hearty IPA, this course should prove an enlightening and enjoyable journey.
