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Tramline

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A light session IPA at 3.4%, named after the trams that weave through the streets of Milan. Hazy in the glass and soft to drink, it has a delicate tropical fruit aroma; 20 IBU keep the bitterness modest. It was released as a beer for winter evenings and seasonal gatherings and matches Vetra Loop in strength.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate tropical fruit notes—hints of passionfruit and stone fruit—balanced by a light floral quality from the noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tramline

◎ Appearance

Tramline presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout the glass, characteristic of the style. The head forms with modest density and displays steady retention, with light lacing left on the walls. Carbonation is gentle and even, reinforcing the approachable, soft drinking character.

pale goldenhazysoft carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate tropical fruit notes—hints of passionfruit and stone fruit—balanced by a light floral quality from the noble hops. Underneath runs a clean, subtle malt foundation with a whisper of grain sweetness. The overall aromatics are restrained and inviting rather than assertive, suited to leisurely winter gatherings.

tropical fruitfloral hopsclean grainunderstated

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and clean, with the malt providing a gentle sweetness that carries through the mid-palate without heaviness. Bitterness remains modest at 20 IBU, allowing the delicate hop character to emerge as a supporting voice rather than a dominant force. The body is light and crisp, refreshing without astringency.

soft malt sweetnessgentle bitternesslight bodyrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with bitterness receding quickly and a dry, clean aftertaste lingering briefly. No harsh edges remain, only a whisper of hop character fading into dryness.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, smooth-drinking, light character as Tramline will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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