Kern River Brewing Company has always loved Riip’s IPAs, so for their 20th anniversary they put their heads together and made this Citra, Nelson, and Mosaic West Coast IPA as the first entry in their 2026 Collaboration Brews series.
Appearance
Riip Collab West Coast IPA pours a clear gold hue topped with a fluffy, soft white head.
Aroma
A faint citrus nose leads the way, setting a subtle tone before the hop character takes over.
Tasting Notes
Hoppy, dank, and piney on the palate, this one brings tropical citrus notes backed by solid bitterness.
Mouthfeel & Drinkability
The solid bitterness gives this one real structure, letting the piney, dank character stand out against the tropical citrus notes.
Food Pairings
The tropical citrus, dank, and pine character make this a great match for bold, savory dishes. Try it with:
- Grilled sausages with mustard, the piney dank character stands up to the richness.
- Citrus and avocado salad, complementing the beer’s tropical citrus notes.
- Rosemary roasted chicken, tying in the beer’s piney backbone.
- Sharp aged cheddar, a classic pairing for a hop forward West Coast IPA.
Final Notes
Riip Collab West Coast IPA is a 20th anniversary collaboration between Kern River Brewing Company and Riip Beer Company that earns its 4.3/5 by celebrating two great West Coast IPA traditions in one glass.
Let us know if you’ve had this one and what you thought.
