West Coast IPA · 6.4% ABV

That Much Further West

Citra, El Dorado, Strata in the kettle for a tropical-fruit backdrop. Piney, resinous dry-hop character on the finish. The classic West Coast lane.

ABV: 6.4%
IBU: N/A
SRM: 6

Citra · El Dorado · Strata · Pine + Resin

Tasting Notes

The Other Side of the Hop Spectrum.

That Much Further West is the West Coast IPA lane on the tap list — the opposite of a hazy. Brilliant clarity, assertive bitterness, piney resin character that finishes dry.

If Walking on Clouds is the soft hazy lane and Stony Creek is the East Coast middle, That Much Further West is the West Coast end — the IPA for drinkers who want their bitterness named and their hops sharp.

A year-round flagship in the lineup.

Appearance: Bright copper-amber, brilliant clarity. Persistent off-white head.
Aroma: Tropical fruit up front — passionfruit, mango, papaya from Citra and Strata. Pine and resin underneath.
Flavor: Tropical fruit through the middle, transitioning to assertive pine and resin on the finish. Clean malt backbone, assertive classic-West-Coast bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Medium body. Dry crisp finish with lingering bitterness.
Pairings: Buffalo wings
Spicy tacos
Sharp cheddar
Grilled chorizo
Strong curries

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.

01
Clean West Coast malt base — pale 2-row with a touch of Munich for color, no caramel sweetness — built to support hop intensity without competing.
02
Citra, El Dorado, and Strata in the kettle for tropical fruit character. Heavy dry hop on the cold side for piney resin notes. Bittered to a classic West Coast finish.

The Brewlog

Brewed to spec.

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

Style: West Coast IPA
ABV: 6.4%
SRM: 6
Malt: Pale 2-row · light Munich
Kettle Hops: Citra · El Dorado · Strata
Dry Hops: Heavy dose for piney resin character

The Short Answers

About That Much Further West.

How is it different from Stony Creek East Coast IPA?

Different traditions entirely. Stony Creek is the East Coast middle ground — citrus-forward, smooth, restrained bitterness. That Much Further West is West Coast — drier, piney, assertive bitterness, that resinous finish that defines the style. Order both side-by-side for the lesson.

How is it different from Walking on Clouds?

Walking on Clouds is hazy NEIPA — soft body, juicy fruit, low bitterness. That Much Further West is the opposite — brilliant clarity, dry crisp body, assertive piney bitterness. Two ends of the modern IPA spectrum on the same tap list.

On tap right now?

Yes — That Much Further West is a regular. Call (484) 231-1501 to confirm before a special trip.

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