Pure Project Brewing Pure West IPA 6.3% Review

Pure Project Brewing Pure West IPA 6.3% Review

This article is based on a past tasting experience and was updated in June 2025.

[#rihobeer No. 463】Pure Project Brewing Pure West IPA 6.3% review!

Here’s my guide to this recommended craft beer, including where to buy it and tasting notes. Hope it helps you pick your next beer!

What Kind of Craft Beer Is This?

Beer Characteristics

DESCRIPTION
Unfiltered West Coast IPA

ABV: 6.3%
Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Strata, & Simcoe Hops
Format: 4-Pack of 16oz cans

PINEAPPLE. GRAPEFRUIT ZEST. RESIN.
Pure West is our core unfiltered West Coast IPA—a celebration of hand-selected hops and the farmers who grew them. Featuring Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Strata, and Simcoe, this golden-colored creation glows with scents of pineapple, apricot, and lemon sorbet. Flavors of grapefruit zest, lychee, and resin give way to a solid bitter finish, classic to the style.

SENSORY NOTES
Appearance: Unfiltered Gold Color, White Head
Aroma: Pineapple, Apricot, Lemon Sorbet, Pine, Dank
Flavor: Pomelo, Grapefruit Zest, Mango, Lychee, Resin
Mouthfeel: Medium Body, Dry, Lingering Bitterness

From the official website https://shop.purebrewing.org/products/pure-west

Aromas of pineapple, apricot, and lemon sorbet. Flavors of pomelo, grapefruit zest, mango, lychee, and pine resin. A pleasant bitterness lingers after each sip.
An unfiltered West Coast IPA and one of Pure Project’s flagship offerings.

A beer celebrating hand-selected hops and the farmers who grew them.

Brewed with popular hop varieties: Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Strata, and Simcoe.

When poured, aromas of pineapple, apricot, and lemon sorbet fill the air.

Flavors evoke pomelo, grapefruit zest, mango, lychee, and pine resin.

A firm West Coast IPA bitterness lingers after swallowing.

ABV: 6.3%
IBU: –
Type: Beer
Ingredients: Malt, Hops
Hops: Nelson Sauvin, Citra, Strata, Simcoe
Brewery: Pure Project
Style: West Coast IPA
Volume: 473ml
Container: CAN

From the importer Antenna America

When Did I Buy It?

September 2023

Where Did I Buy It?

Bucket Musashikosugi (Musashi-Kosugi, Kanagawa)

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2022.10.22

Craft Beer Review

Appearance

Slightly hazy and transparent.

Aroma

Orthonasal Aroma

A blend of malt sweetness and hop fruitiness. More Strata-like berry than Nelson Sauvin – not quite strawberry but definitely berry-forward. Then comes tart pineapple and a white grape reminiscent of white wine reaching deep into the nose. The initial coolness is like tart kiwi. All of this mixed with malt sweetness and alcohol evokes Hi-Chew candy. Reminds me of that fizzy cotton candy whose name escapes me.

Retronasal Flavor

Salted watermelon. So simple that no other description comes to mind. If forced, tart kiwi. Incredibly simple and easy to gulp down. Nothing trips you up. Really excellent.

Taste

Mouthfeel

Slightly heavy. Substantial malt, similar to Smog City in my opinion.

Body and Texture

Medium body. Not light, but feels light. The balance of alcohol spiciness and malt sweetness is exceptional. A whiskey-like alcohol spiciness beyond just hops, beautifully wrapped in malt sweetness – so well integrated you don’t notice the heat. While savoring these flavors, a grape-like sweet aroma reaches the back of the nose. Medium body that beautifully delivers hop aromas deep into the nasal passages.

A stem-like quality in the bitterness – mixed with malt sweetness, this creates what I perceive as Strata’s strawberry character.

The Swallow

A dank, pushing sensation. It drops dramatically down the throat. A slightly persistent but pleasant sweetness like pineapple warmed with meat stimulates the back of the throat.

Aftertaste

The brilliance of the swallow lingers long. Incredible aftertaste. Despite being crisp and dry, the finish persists remarkably. Like the feeling after drinking ramune-flavored sparkling water – slightly sweet with a fizzy sensation. A chicle-like (spent gum) or minty coolness gently tingles in the mouth.

Bottom of the Glass

Slightly more acidic but with a certain beauty. Like an unripe kiwi.

Overall Impression

An ideal West Coast IPA that made me want to keep drinking! Packed with fruit impressions while solidly respecting the bitterness. Truly excellent!

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2024.07.05

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【2026年3月更新】今楽天で買えるおすすめクラフトビール

楽天で買えるクラフトビールのうち、気になるものをピックアップしました。定期更新していくので、ビールが買いたくなった時に覗いてみてください。

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2022.10.22

Overall Rating

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FAQ About Pure Project Brewing Pure West IPA 6.3%

What does Pure Project Brewing Pure West IPA 6.3% taste like?

It is an IPA-style beer. See the full article for detailed tasting notes.

Where can I buy it?

It may be available at craft beer shops and online stores. If hard to find, check our recommended craft beer feature for alternatives.

Are there other recommended IPAs?

We review many IPAs on this site. Check our complete Dank IPA guide and DDH/TDH beer guide.

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