Been a while since I had more of a down home old school west coast style IPA but this hits it. Has a hoppy side that is pine, citrus that is orange & grapefruit. Has an equally, if not a little dominant, malty side that is sweet caramel. Overall I really liked it but it is a little on the sweet side. If the malty side was toned down just a little and the hoppy side toned up just a tad bit, it would be great.