Brewery: West Kill Brewing | Location: West Kill, NY
Style: Hazy IPA | ABV: 6.8% | Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
Tucked into the Catskill Mountains about 90 minutes southwest of Albany, West Kill Brewing is the kind of discovery that makes craft beer hunting so rewarding. Kaaterskill IPA turned heads nationally in 2025 — praised by Hop Culture as one of the best beers of the year.
Appearance
Hazy golden with a lemony tangerine glow. Pours with a soft, fluffy white head.
Aroma
An aromatic explosion — pine resin, tropical fruit, and orange blossom all competing for your attention. Dank and lush with wonderful complexity.
Taste
Dank, citrusy, and tropical all at once. Pine-forward with waves of orange and ripe mango underneath. The bitterness is present but smooth, never sharp. Finishes with a lingering tropical sweetness.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied and soft, with fine carbonation that gives it a silky texture.
Bottom Line
West Kill is a hidden gem that’s no longer so hidden. Kaaterskill IPA is the kind of beer that makes you want to plan a road trip to the Catskills just to drink it fresh from the source. Seek it out.
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