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Always Ready

Cape May Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Session IPA · One of 18 Session IPAs in hopIQ

Named for the Coast Guard motto, Cape May's session IPA is loaded with Galaxy and Citra for juicy tropical fruit and bright citrus over a light, clean body and a dry finish that defies its modest strength. A beer you can always say yes to.

ABV
4.8%
IBU
45
SRM
pale golden4
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
dry
60%
fruity
60%
tropical
60%
refreshing
60%
light
60%
crisp
30%
bitter
30%
smooth
30%
orange
30%
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About Session IPA

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What is a Session 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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Always Ready

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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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