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Blue Fox

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A golden session IPA at 4.2%, built on American Mosaic hops: tropical fruit and blueberry run through both the aroma and the finish. Blue Fox is one of the four permanent beers and a regular on the SIBA regional podium, by the brewery's count five years in a row by 2025, with Silver again in 2026.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Cask Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
berry
clean
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by American Mosaic hops, which deliver a compelling blend of tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered with distinct blueberry character.
also:floral,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Fox

◎ Appearance

Blue Fox presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that leaves consistent lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to an overall clean and inviting visual presentation characteristic of the style.

bright goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by American Mosaic hops, which deliver a compelling blend of tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered with distinct blueberry character. Behind the hop-forward aromatics sits a soft malt foundation that supports without overwhelming, allowing the fruit and floral complexity to shine.

tropical fruitblueberryfloral notesclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry that immediately expresses the tropical and citrus character promised on the nose. The mid-palate balances moderate biterness with berry-tinged fruit flavours, while the light body ensures the beer drinks smoothly without heaviness. The finish dries gradually, with hop bitterness and citrus notes persisting cleanly.

crisp, refreshingtropical citrusmoderate bitternessberry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering hop bitterness and subtle blueberry notes fading gradually. The aftertaste remains refreshing throughout, leaving no harsh edges or lingering sweetness.

dry finishlingering hop bite
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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 tropical, hoppy, refreshing character as Blue Fox will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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