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Spider Monkey

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The brewery calls Spider Monkey a truly modern IPA. Lager and wheat malts keep the base pale and light so that the hops, Cascade, Simcoe, Citra and Nelson Sauvin, carry the beer. Its notes read juicy and tropical in the flavour, with pawpaw and pineapple in the aroma; the appearance is pale gold under a white head. In the range since 2020 and left unfiltered.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
hoppy
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—pawpaw and pineapple dominate, supported by bright citrus undertones from the Citra and Cascade hops.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spider Monkey

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color, transparent and inviting beneath a white, persistent head. The unfiltered character lends a subtle haze to the presentation, though clarity remains good. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, with stable lacing around the glass.

pale goldwhite headlively carbonationslight haze

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—pawpaw and pineapple dominate, supported by bright citrus undertones from the Citra and Cascade hops. Nelson Sauvin contributes a subtle stone-fruit character beneath the fruity top notes. The Malz base remains restrained, allowing the hop profile to take full command.

tropical fruitpawpaw and pineapplebright citrusstone fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and fruit-forward, with pineapple and pawpaw flavors carrying through clearly. Simcoe and Cascade add complexity with a gentle pine and grapefruit character, while the pale and wheat malts provide a soft, clean backbone without heaviness. Bitterness sits at a balanced 60 IBU—present enough to frame the hops but never harsh or astringent.

juicy tropicalpineapple-forwardbalanced bitternessclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus and stone-fruit notes fading gradually. A gentle dryness closes the experience, inviting another sip.

crisp and dryfruit-driven aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°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 IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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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