Radiant Time To Dream 4Pk

Radiant Time To Dream 4Pk is a 6.9% ABV West Coast IPA from Radiant Beer Co. in Anaheim, California, sold as a four-pack of cans. Brewed by the 2021 Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year, this hop-forward release showcases a carefully selected quartet of Citra, Mosaic, Strata, and Simcoe hops that the brewery calls "the ideal modern West Coast IPA."

Quick Facts: ABV: 6.9%  |  Origin: Anaheim, California  |  Style: West Coast IPA  |  Brewery: Radiant Beer Co.

Production & Heritage

Radiant Beer Co. operates out of Anaheim, California, and quickly earned national recognition, winning the 2021 GABF Small Brewery of the Year award and the 2022 Alpha King Challenge Championship. Time To Dream is built on a four-hop bill of Citra, Mosaic, Strata, and Simcoe — each contributing a distinct layer of tropical and resinous character. The result sits squarely in the modern West Coast IPA tradition: bright, aromatic, and decisively bitter without the haze or sweetness of its East Coast counterparts.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Passion fruit and white peach lead the nose, followed by dank resinous pine from the Simcoe and Strata additions. There is a floral lift underneath that keeps the aromatics lively.

Taste: The entry delivers bold pineapple and mango, with lime zest cutting through at mid-palate. As the hop oils develop, the bitterness asserts itself with resinous structure, balancing the fruit-forward punch without overwhelming it.

Finish: Crisp and moderately bitter, with lingering tropical fruit and a dry, clean close. The bitterness resolves quickly enough to invite the next sip without palate fatigue.

How to Drink Time To Dream

Serve cold — around 40–45°F — straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to open up the hop aromatics. This IPA is best enjoyed fresh; hop-forward beers lose vibrancy over time, so drink it sooner rather than later. For food-and-beer pairing cocktails, Time To Dream also works in a Beer-garita (half IPA, half frozen margarita) where the tropical hops amplify citrus flavors, a Michelada variation that benefits from the beer's lime-like acidity, or a Hop Shandy blended with fresh lemonade for a lighter warm-weather drink.

Best For

• Sharing with friends at a backyard cookout or taco night
• Gifting to a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates West Coast-style IPAs
• Stocking for a beer tasting flight alongside hazy and classic IPA styles
• Pairing with bold, spicy, or grilled foods that can stand up to hop bitterness

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Time To Dream taste like? Time To Dream delivers bold tropical flavors of pineapple, mango, and passion fruit balanced by firm West Coast bitterness and a dry, clean finish. It drinks easier than its hop intensity suggests, with lime-like acidity keeping each sip refreshing.

How does Time To Dream compare to other West Coast IPAs? Compared to classic West Coast benchmarks like Firestone Walker Union Jack, Time To Dream leans more heavily into modern tropical hop aromatics from its Citra and Mosaic additions while still maintaining the dry, bitter backbone that defines the style. Its 6.9% ABV keeps it sessionable relative to many IPAs that push above 7%.

Is Time To Dream good for IPA beginners? Its bold tropical fruit character and manageable bitterness make it more approachable than many West Coast IPAs, though drinkers new to the style should expect a drier, more bitter profile than hazy or juicy IPAs.

Where is Time To Dream made? Time To Dream is brewed by Radiant Beer Co. in Anaheim, California. The brewery is part of the Southern California craft beer scene and has earned national acclaim including the 2021 GABF Small Brewery of the Year title.

What foods pair well with Time To Dream? Carne asada tacos with salsa verde — the hop bitterness cuts through charred, fatty meat. Fish tacos with mango slaw — tropical hop notes mirror the fruit in the slaw. Spicy Thai green curry — the carbonation and citrus character cool the heat. Sharp aged cheddar — bitterness contrasts the richness. Grilled pineapple with chili flakes — amplifies the beer's own tropical aromatics.

What sizes does Time To Dream come in? Time To Dream is available in a four-pack of cans, which is the standard format released by Radiant Beer Co. for this expression.

Is Time To Dream worth the price? Time To Dream positions as a premium craft IPA from an award-winning small brewery, and its price reflects the quality of ingredients and reputation behind Radiant Beer Co. For fans of hop-driven West Coast IPAs, it represents strong value within the specialty craft tier.

Why Time To Dream?

Radiant Beer Co. earned its GABF Small Brewery of the Year title and Alpha King Championship within two years of opening — a pace of recognition few breweries achieve. Time To Dream translates that pedigree into a focused, four-hop West Coast IPA that balances modern tropical intensity with old-school dry bitterness. The specific combination of Citra, Mosaic, Strata, and Simcoe creates a layered hop profile that avoids one-note fruit juice territory. For anyone seeking a West Coast IPA from a brewery operating at a nationally recognized level, this four-pack delivers exactly what the style demands.