Mikkeller - Pacific Wave Delay

Pacific Wave Delay – Mikkeller's Red Rye West Coast Pale Ale with Cascade, Citra, Simcoe & Columbus

Pacific Wave Delay by Mikkeller from Denmark is a Red Rye West Coast Pale Ale that reimagines the classic West Coast style with a bold and characterful twist. The malt base of pilsner malt and rye malt, rounded out by a selection of specialty malts, delivers a complex malt backbone with subtle caramel and roasted notes alongside the unmistakable spicy dryness of rye — without ever weighing the beer down. On top of that, Mikkeller deploys an aggressive five-hop lineup of Cascade, Centennial, Citra, Simcoe, and Columbus, worked in across two dry-hop stages, unleashing an explosive aromatic profile of tropical fruit, radiant citrus, and resinous pine. At 5% ABV and 55 IBU, Pacific Wave Delay delivers a bold, crisp, dry bitterness that West Coast fans will recognise and love immediately.

What makes Pacific Wave Delay so compelling is the interplay between its malt structure and hop intensity: the rye malt contributes a subtle spice and dryness that perfectly grounds the tropical citrus fruitiness of the hops. The two-stage dry hop process ensures a layered, lively aromatic profile that reveals something new with every sip — vibrant, resinous, and with a long, satisfying West Coast finish.