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Voyager

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Juicy citrus and tropical fruit, a vibrant finish, West Coast bitterness meeting East Coast fruitiness. Citra, Centennial and Mosaic do the work at 5.6 % ABV. The name nods to the search: Voyager began as a rotating beer with changing hop combinations until this trio won. Centennial was first crossed in 1974 with Fuggles, Brewers Gold and Golding heritage and named for Washington State's 100th anniversary. Silver at SIBA North East 2025.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter75 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East)
Bottle & Can IPA (5.6% to 7.4%)
Silver · 2020
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East)
IPA
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East) (Bottle & Can IPA (5.6% to 7.4%))
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East) (IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
juicy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy citrus and tropical stone fruit, a direct expression of the Citra and Mosaic hops working in concert.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Voyager

◎ Appearance

Voyager presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head builds quickly and maintains good retention, leaving fine lacing along the glass as it settles. The beer radiates a clean, inviting appearance characteristic of a well-executed West Coast–influenced IPA.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy citrus and tropical stone fruit, a direct expression of the Citra and Mosaic hops working in concert. Subtle herbal and resinous notes from Centennial provide structure without overwhelming the brighter fruit aromatics. The overall profile balances brightness with an understated noble hop elegance.

citrus, tropicalherbal, resinousbright, clean

◐ Taste

On the palate, citrus and orange zest arrive first, followed by a wave of peach and passionfruit that peaks in the mid-palate. The bitterness builds steadily but remains measured at 75 IBU—a West Coast bite tempered by East Coast fruitiness and a light, dry malt backbone. The interplay between hop bite and fruit sweetness creates a vibrant, engaging character.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering citrus and a gentle herbal fade. Bitterness persists as a pleasant, warming afterthought rather than a harsh close.

dry finishcitrus fade
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
79
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, citrusy, fruity character as Voyager will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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