Alpine Beer Company Duet
Alpine Beer Company Duet is the original West Coast single IPA from Alpine, California: brewed with just two hops — Simcoe and Amarillo — in harmony, at 7% ABV in this 6-pack of 12oz — and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Alpine Beer Company built its legend on hop balance, and Duet is the thesis statement: one IPA, two hops, nothing else to hide behind. Simcoe brings the pine and resin; Amarillo brings the orange zest and floral lift. Around 41–45 IBU keeps the bitterness firm but the balance intact — the beer hop heads mention in the same breath as Pliny.
Tasting notes: evergreen pine and orange zest on the nose with a hint of cedar; resinous hop flavor over a clean malt base; citrus and lingering pine on the crisp finish.
Why buy Duet? Because it's a San Diego County classic — brewed minutes from Del Mesa — and the benchmark for what a West Coast IPA is supposed to taste like. Browse the IPA collection, more craft beer, and the Alpine Beer Company brand collection.
Serving note: serve cold (38–42°F) in a tulip or IPA glass; drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast.
What hops are in Duet? Simcoe and Amarillo — a duet, hence the name.
What is the ABV? 7% ABV, approximately 41–45 IBU.
What style is it? A West Coast-style single IPA — clear, bitter, and hop-forward.
Where is Alpine Beer Company? Alpine, California — in San Diego's East County, minutes from Del Mesa Liquor.