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Cabin Inn

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Cabin Inn is a light-gold IPA brewed with German malts only and hopped with a single American variety, Citra, used as pellets and as Cryo hops both in the kettle and in dry hopping. Yellow fruit and citrus define it, set against a well-balanced bitterness.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit—lemon zest and apricot—derived from the Citra hop's characteristic profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cabin Inn

◎ Appearance

Cabin Inn presents a bright, light-gold hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is crisp and visible, with delicate foam clinging to the glass as you drink, indicating proper conditioning and a refined mouthfeel to follow.

light goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and stone fruit—lemon zest and apricot—derived from the Citra hop's characteristic profile. German malt provides a subtle, clean backdrop without any phenolic or yeast-driven character, allowing the single-hop expression to remain crisp and forward on the palate.

citrus, lemonstone fruitclean maltCitra-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and slightly sweet, with yellow fruit and citrus flavors building through the mid-palate. A measured, well-integrated bitterness—60 IBU—arrives cleanly, never harsh, and balances the malt's gentle sweetness without overwhelming the hop character. The finish remains refreshing and dry.

yellow fruit, citrusbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with subtle citrus notes persisting for several seconds. Bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a crisp, refreshing impression without any astringent or warming alcohol burn.

drycitrus persistenceclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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What is a American 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 American IPA

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