Beer Alternatives
hopIQ found 10 beers with the same citrusy and fruity character as First Drop Session IPA. The story frame: 'First Drop' traces the journey of the water from the ancient well beneath the Faversham brewery to the finished session IPA. A four-hop blend of US and UK varieties, lively citrus aromatics with tropical undertones, a light hazy head. 4.3% ABV — drinkable across the length of an afternoon. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Top 10 of 31 Session IPAs·5 countries·best match 84%
Matched across 56 flavour tags
Stauder · Germany · Pale Ale
Similar profile — same citrus notes, fruit notes, and tropical notes
Why it fits
✓ Same citrusy punch you already enjoy
✓ Equally fruity and tropical character
✓ Matching hoppy bite and refreshing finish
Difference
→ Adds noticeably more haziness for a cloudier pour
→ Offers a bolder, less delicate body than the light session style
Burning Sky Brewery · United Kingdom · Session IPA
Same citrus notes and fruit notes, with more resinous
Boxing Bear Brewing Co. · United States · Session IPA
Shares citrus notes and fruit notes, adds crisp
Columbus Brewing Company · United States · Session IPA
Same fruit notes and tropical notes, plus peach notes
Cape May Brewing Company · United States · Session IPA
Shares citrus notes and fruit notes, adds clean
Verdant Brewing Co Ltd · United Kingdom · Session IPA
Similar fruit notes and tropical notes; brings peach notes
21st Amendment Brewery · United States · Session IPA
Same citrus notes and fruit notes, with more dry
Voltaj Bira · Turkey · Session IPA
Same citrus notes and tropical notes, with more clean
Pivovara Medvedgrad · Croatia · Session IPA
Shares citrus notes and tropical notes, adds clean
Stone Brewing · United States · Session IPA
Similar citrus notes and tropical notes; brings clean
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