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Ananda

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Wiseacre's flagship IPA — named for the Sanskrit word for bliss. Aromatic and tropical, brewed with Citra and Mosaic hops for bright citrus and passionfruit. Dry-hopped for maximum aroma. The beer that put Wiseacre on the national craft map and a perennial Memphis favourite.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
tropical
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright, fresh citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—layered with pronounced passionfruit and stone fruit aromatics from the Citra and Mosaic hop blend.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ananda

◎ Appearance

Ananda presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and vivid transparency. The head is dense and persistent, with fine bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence.

golden-ambercleardense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright, fresh citrus notes—particularly grapefruit and orange zest—layered with pronounced passionfruit and stone fruit aromatics from the Citra and Mosaic hop blend. A subtle floral undertone emerges with aeration, while the Malz backbone remains restrained, allowing the hop character to shine without obstruction.

citrus-forwardpassionfruitfloral undertonearomatic intensity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, juicy citrus and tropical fruit that immediately establish the beer's character. Mid-palate brings peach and stone fruit notes with a dry, crisp mouthfeel and moderate bittering that builds gradually without becoming harsh. The finish is refreshing and clean, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste.

citrus-driventropical fruitdry mouthfeelmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with lingering hop bitterness that fades to a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No cloying sweetness remains; the beer drinks light and quenching despite its 6.5% ABV.

dry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
81
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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.

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