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Spring Forward

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A seasonal grapefruit IPA with lively grapefruit aroma, zesty citrus notes and juicy fruit on the palate, balancing sweetness and bitterness. At 6.5% ABV it arrives with the longer days of spring in the seasonal line-up of Breckenridge Brewery (open since 1990), which brings something fresh for every time of year.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyjuicyfruity
citrusy
juicy
fruity
orange
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant grapefruit and citrus pith, layered with bright orange zest and subtle tropical fruit notes that suggest passion fruit and stone fruit.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spring Forward

◎ Appearance

Spring Forward presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a stable white head that clings to the glass with good retention. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a dynamic visual presence that reflects the beer's refreshing character.

bright goldencrisp white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant grapefruit and citrus pith, layered with bright orange zest and subtle tropical fruit notes that suggest passion fruit and stone fruit. Noble hop character dominates without aggressive harshness, creating an inviting and clean aromatic profile that announces the seasonal intent clearly.

grapefruit-forwardcitrus pithtropical fruitnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus and grapefruit that builds through the mid-palate, where orange sweetness balances moderately assertive bitterness. The 60 IBU integration is smooth and refined rather than sharp, allowing the fruity character to remain prominent while the clean malt backbone provides gentle support and dryness.

juicy citrusbalanced bitternessclean malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and medium in length, with lingering grapefruit and citrus notes fading into a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. The refreshing quality persists to the end, leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus persistencerefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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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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