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During our extended tasting of Double IPA, we've sampled DIPA from Maine, and New England in general. This week, we'll head west to taste DIPAs from California. Our western journey is certainly appropriate, because this style of beer probably originated in California. In fact, a single California brewer, Vinnie Cilurzo, takes credit for inventing the style! In present times, West Coast DIPAs tend to feature the bitter, brash hops that grow in the pacific northwest – like Columbus, Cascade, and Chinook. These hops lend West Coast versions of DIPA a more bitter flavor profile than East Coast versions. Enjoy our trip out west, loyal reader!