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Pale amber pour of In the Grass West Coast Pale Ale in a von C Brewing branded pint glass on the bar, the Schmidt's-of-Philadelphia heritage signage visible in the background
West Coast Pale Ale · 6% ABV

In the Grass

Cascading floral hop notes over a clean malt base. The West Coast pale ale tradition, in a 16 oz can.

ABV
6%
IBU
N/A
SRM
5

West Coast · Floral Hops · Crisp · Packaged in Cans

Tasting Notes

Full-Bodied. Floral. Done the West Coast Way.

In the Grass is the West Coast lane on the tap list — the pale ale you order when you want hops without the haze. Full body, floral aroma, crisp finish, classic bitterness.

It's packaged in 16 oz cans for the cooler and the shelves, so you can take the West Coast tradition home from the taproom.

A year-round flagship in the lineup. Cans available at the bar and in distribution.

Appearance
Bright pale amber. Persistent white head with quick lace.
Aroma
Cascading floral hops up front. Bright pine. Light biscuit malt behind.
Flavor
Full body for the style. Floral and pine hop character through the middle. Crisp finish with restrained classic-West-Coast bitterness.
Mouthfeel
Medium body. Moderate-high carbonation. Clean dry finish.
Pairings
  • Grilled chicken
  • Sharp cheddar
  • Fish tacos
  • Roast vegetables
  • Pizza
Stainless-steel fermentation tanks lined along the back wall of the von C Brewing Co. brewhouse in Norristown PA — bar stools at the foot of the tanks, polished concrete floor reflecting the warm overhead work lights, the place every batch of every beer on the tap list passes through
Process

How it gets to the glass.

  1. 01

    Clean West Coast malt base — biscuit and bread without sweetness — built to let the hops do the work.

  2. 02

    Kettle-hopped for floral character, dry-hopped for pine and bright resinous notes. The classic West Coast restraint, not the kitchen-sink approach.

The Brewlog

Brewed to spec.

Every batch passes through the same sequence. Nothing leaves the tank early.

Style
West Coast Pale Ale
ABV
6%
Body
Medium / full for a pale
Format
Draft + 16 oz 4-pack cans
Tradition
West Coast — clean malt, floral hops, dry finish
The Short Answers

About In the Grass.

Is this a hazy IPA?
No — In the Grass is the opposite. Bright pale amber, clean malt, floral and pine hop character with crisp bitterness. If Walking on Clouds is the soft, juicy hazy lane, In the Grass is the dry, classic West Coast lane.
Can I take some home?
Yes. In the Grass is packaged in 16 oz 4-pack cans, available at the taproom and through distribution partners.
On tap right now?
Yes — In the Grass is a regular on the tap list. Confirm by calling (484) 231-1501 if you're making a special trip for it.
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Pour One. Take Some Home.

In the Grass is a year-round flagship at 1210 Stanbridge Street, Norristown PA — and packaged in 16 oz cans for the road. Call ahead to confirm it's pouring today.

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