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Smash Easy

Brasserie {C}
Belgium·Session IPA
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A session IPA that keeps the flavour and drops the strength: just 3.8 % ABV and 10 IBU. Mandarina Bavaria and Simcoe bring juicy citrus and a touch of pine, and the finish stays fresh. It belongs to the Smash range, whose recipes are free to evolve with each batch and hop harvest.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Resinous 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
citrusyjuicypiney
citrusy
juicy
piney
hoppy
Aroma
Mandarina Bavaria and Simcoe hops deliver a compelling citrus character with bright mandarin and orange notes leading the profile.
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Smash Easy

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. Carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of a well-crafted session beer.

pale goldclearfine headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

Mandarina Bavaria and Simcoe hops deliver a compelling citrus character with bright mandarin and orange notes leading the profile. A subtle pine undertone provides herbal depth without overwhelming the fresh, juicy impression that defines the nose.

citrus forwardmandarinpine notesclean hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy citrus and light malt sweetness, maintaining balance across the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 10 IBU, allowing fruit-driven hop character to shine through cleanly, with a crisp mouthfeel that refreshes rather than astringes.

juicy citruslow bitternesslight bodybalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with citrus and pine fading gracefully into a refreshing aftertaste. Length is moderate, leaving the palate ready for the next sip without lingering harshness.

dryrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
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

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