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El Diablo IPA

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Released in 2024, El Diablo IPA is a session IPA from Indonesia, and the brewery also spells the IPA in its name out as Indonesia Pale Ale. Cascade, Herkules and Mandarina hops bring citrus aroma and zest over a base of rich malts, with a slight bitterness and a light body. It was made for all-day drinking at 4.9 percent alcohol.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppymalty
citrusy
hoppy
malty
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from Cascade and Mandarina hops, presenting distinct orange zest and grapefruit characteristics.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for El Diablo IPA

◎ Appearance

El Diablo presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention, leaving fine lacing trails down the glass. Carbonation is lively and consistent throughout the pour.

pale goldencleargood head retentionlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes from Cascade and Mandarina hops, presenting distinct orange zest and grapefruit characteristics. A subtle herbal undertone from Herkules hops adds structure, while the malt base contributes a light grain sweetness that anchors the aromatic profile without overwhelming the hop expression.

citrus forwardorange zestherballight grain

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with immediate citrus flavors that develop across the mid-palate. The malt provides a gentle, supporting sweetness and body without heaviness, allowing the hop character to remain prominent. Bitterness arrives measured and clean, finishing balanced rather than aggressive—appropriate for a session format.

crisp citrusclean bitternesslight-bodiedwell-balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, drying cleanly with lingering orange notes and a subtle herbal aftertaste. The low alcohol integration allows the palate to refresh quickly, inviting the next sip.

dry finishorange lingeringrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 7–10°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 Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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