Casey Brewing 'Hoppy Wife' West Coast Style IPA, Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Bright citrus breaks first, sunlit slices of grapefruit and orange rind snapping through the air before easing into a resinous undertone, like pine boughs crushed between your fingers. Each sip of Hoppy Wife offers a sun-drenched West Coast sensibility, lifted by a clean bitterness and clarity that lingers just long enough to invite another. This is a beer that delivers intensity without weight, with flavor shaped by the confident hands of its maker.

Product Details:

• Varietal: West Coast Style IPA
• Alcohol: 6.6%
• Fermentation: Stainless steel, non-mixed culture
• Owners/ Brewmaster: Troy Casey
• Hops: Simcoe, Chinook

Sensory Description:

Assertively aromatic, Hoppy Wife opens with bright bursts of grapefruit zest and ripe pineapple, quickly giving way to deeper notes of candied orange, pine resin, and a whisper of herbal dankness. The mid-palate leans dry and crackling with a restrained malt backbone, while the finish is clean, snappy, and firmly bitter, true to its West Coast lineage.

Brewer's Background:

Troy Casey launched Casey Brewing and Blending in 2013, inspired by a vision of fermentation rooted in place and patience. Having brewed sour and wild ales since 2009, he chose the Roaring Fork Valley as home for his blendery, nestled on the banks of the Roaring Fork River in South Glenwood. With a deep commitment to artisanal processes and expressive fermentation, Casey’s beers reflect both intention and intuition.

Serving Suggestions:

Best enjoyed at 45–50°F, this IPA pairs well with bold, salty foods like grilled sausages, sharp cheddar, or fried chicken. Its crisp bitterness also balances rich seafood dishes such as shrimp tacos or fish and chips.

An evocative, tightly wound expression of the style, Hoppy Wife is a precise yet playful take on the West Coast IPA, standing out for its clarity, brightness, and clean structure.