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Little Bling

Bridge Road Brewers
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🌍 Australia · Session IPA · One of 53 Session IPAs in hopIQ

Little Bling is the mid-strength companion to Bling, brewed to 3.4 per cent with the same interest in setting hops against malt. Amarillo, Citra and Simcoe give orange peel, grapefruit and a light stone-fruit note, while cara red and crystal malts leave a thin caramel line underneath. At 35 IBU the bitterness is more assertive than 3.4 per cent would suggest, and the finish stays dry and short.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Bling

Appearance

Little Bling presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and lively, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body. Lacing clings to the glass with each sip, leaving clean trails against the walls.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—bright orange peel and grapefruit zest cut through clearly, backed by the noble hop character of Amarillo, Citra and Simcoe. A delicate stone-fruit undertone emerges beneath, while the caramel and crystal malts add a subtle sweetness that does not dominate but anchors the aroma.

citrus-forwardorange peelgrapefruitstone fruit notes

Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-driven, with the citrus character translating cleanly to the palate. The mid-palate reveals a thin caramel line that balances the assertive 35 IBU bitterness, which reads more pronounced than the 3.4% ABV might suggest. Malt sweetness and hop bite sit in equilibrium, creating tension without overstepping.

citrus-bitter balanceassertive bitternesscaramel backbonedry frame

Finish

The finish is short and dry, with the bitterness fading swiftly and leaving behind a clean, refreshing aftertaste. No cloying sweetness lingers; instead, the palate is reset with a light, crisp sensation.

short and dryclean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Little Bling

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Little Bling

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 citrusy, bitter, dry character as Little Bling will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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