Bottle Logic Brewing Recursion IPA 4Pk

Bottle Logic Brewing Recursion IPA 4Pk is a West Coast-style American IPA brewed in Anaheim, California, at 6.5% ABV. Representing the final iteration of Bottle Logic's experimental Recursion recipe series, this expression was selected as the definitive version after the brewery developed and tested numerous recipe variants — a process reflected in the beer's name, which nods to the programming concept of recursion.

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.5%  |  Origin: Anaheim, California  |  Style: West Coast IPA  |  Brewery: Bottle Logic Brewing  |  IBU: 85

Production & Heritage

Bottle Logic Brewing operates out of Anaheim, California, and has built a loyal following through both its barrel-aged stout program and hop-forward releases like Recursion. The beer is brewed with a four-hop bill of El Dorado, Simcoe, Mosaic, and Columbus, then generously dry-hopped with Mosaic and Simcoe to amplify its aromatic intensity. The Recursion project itself was an exercise in iterative recipe development — the brewery released multiple numbered versions (1.1, 2.0, 4.0, 5.0, and beyond) before settling on the final 9.0 recipe as the definitive expression, making it one of the more deliberately engineered West Coast IPAs in the Southern California craft scene.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with pronounced dankness and herbal character — resinous and green. Honeysuckle and lighter grapefruit citrus emerge behind the initial wave, with subtle floral undertones adding complexity.

Taste: On the palate, grapefruit rind and pine resin arrive first, setting a firmly bitter foundation. Mid-palate reveals earthy dankness alongside orange peel and fleeting tangerine brightness. Despite a clear, non-hazy appearance, the mouthfeel carries a surprisingly juicy quality that keeps the bitterness from becoming abrasive.

Finish: The finish is medium-long with lingering pine and herbal bitterness that dries cleanly. A trace of citrus pith remains, reinforcing the classic West Coast profile without excessive astringency.

How to Drink Recursion IPA

Recursion is best enjoyed fresh and cold, poured into a tulip glass or standard pint to release its aromatic hop oils. It drinks well on its own and does not require garnish or dilution. For cocktail-curious drinkers: try it in a Hop Shandy with fresh lemonade to temper the bitterness while preserving citrus character; in a Michelada where the pine and herbal notes complement hot sauce and lime; or in a Beer-garita (inverted into a frozen margarita) where the dank, resinous quality adds unexpected depth.

Best For

• West Coast IPA enthusiasts seeking a carefully dialed-in, old-school hop profile
• Sharing during a backyard cookout or game-day gathering with hopheads
• Introducing friends to the dank, piney side of IPA beyond the haze craze
• Building a tasting flight comparing Southern California West Coast IPAs

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Recursion IPA taste like? Recursion IPA is dominated by dank, resinous pine and grapefruit rind bitterness, balanced by earthy herbal notes and flashes of tangerine and orange peel citrus. It is medium-bodied with solid carbonation and a clean, dry finish.

How does Recursion IPA compare to Stone IPA? Both are Southern California West Coast IPAs with assertive bitterness and piney hop character, but Recursion leans more heavily into dank, herbal earthiness thanks to its Mosaic and Simcoe dry-hop, while Stone IPA tends toward a more straightforward citrus-and-pine balance. Recursion also carries a slightly lower ABV at 6.5% compared to Stone IPA's 6.9%.

Is Recursion IPA good for sipping on its own? Yes — its medium body, balanced carbonation, and layered hop complexity make it a satisfying standalone pour. Drinking it fresh maximizes the aromatic intensity of the dry-hop.

Where is Recursion IPA made? Recursion IPA is brewed at Bottle Logic Brewing, located at 1072 N. Armando Street in Anaheim, California. The brewery is based in Orange County and distributes primarily within Southern California.

What foods pair well with Recursion IPA? Grilled burgers or carne asada, where char and fat stand up to the hop bitterness; sharp cheddar or pepper jack cheese, which mirror the beer's intensity; fish tacos with citrus slaw, complementing the grapefruit notes; spicy Thai green curry, where herbal and pine flavors find common ground; and roasted nuts, which echo the earthy, resinous undertones.

What sizes does Recursion IPA come in? Recursion IPA is commonly available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format from Bottle Logic Brewing.

Is Recursion IPA worth the price? Recursion positions as a mid-range craft IPA — priced in line with other quality West Coast IPAs from independent California breweries. Its carefully iterated recipe and generous dry-hopping offer strong value within its category, particularly for drinkers who prioritize dank, resinous hop character over trendy haze.

Why Recursion IPA?

What separates Recursion from the crowded West Coast IPA field is the transparency of its development process. Bottle Logic publicly iterated through multiple numbered recipe versions before declaring the 9.0 recipe the definitive expression — an uncommon level of openness in craft brewing. The result is a beer that feels genuinely refined rather than simply released. With over 12,400 ratings on Untappd and a 3.9 out of 5 aggregate score, it has proven its staying power with a broad base of hop-focused drinkers. For anyone who believes the West Coast IPA never needed reinventing — just perfecting — Recursion is a compelling argument.