Pelican Brewing in Pacific City announced the release of a new year-round IPA, Cape Crasher, and last week a six-pack arrived on my doorstep from the brewery to sample. Technically, the brewery is calling this a PNW (Pacific Northwest) IPA, so not hazy or juicy and such.

Here are details from the press release announcing Cape Crasher:

Pelican Brewing Company gives IPA lovers a new route to explore. Inspired by the pounding waves that crest iconic Cape Kiwanda and the dense Shore Pine trees that meet the sand, Cape Crasher IPA offers a powerful wave of hop flavor followed by a clean and refreshing finish. This boldly drinkable IPA is available now in 12 oz. bottles, six-packs, and on draft at Pelican brewpubs and other participating watering holes.

“Whether you’re watching the waves crash on the beach or tending your BBQ all day, we wanted to create an IPA that is very drinkable and balanced, but still has a big, bold hop aroma,” says Dan Grissom, R&D Brewer at Pelican Brewing Company. “Inspired by our rugged, lush landscape and unpredictable weather, Cape Crasher showcases sweet pine, floral and zesty tangerine hop character to create a truly balanced IPA.”

ABV: 6.8% | IBU: 60 | PLATO: 15.5º

Pelican Brewing adds this medium-bodied deep golden IPA to the core line-up of beers creating a complete IPA offering for its flock that will satisfy all your IPA desires.

Like all Pelican beers, Cape Crasher is born at the beach by a team of award-winning craft beer makers known for brewing beer styles that they love to drink. Cheers!

I’m always a fan of old-school west coast IPAs, so I have high hopes for this one.