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Tessellations

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Naturally hazy session IPA with tropical stone fruit on the nose; nectarine and peach follow on a juicy palate that finishes smooth. El Dorado hops are packed in. It is listed as vegan and gluten free and is poured from cask, at 4.5 %. Blueprint is its SIPA sibling, a little lighter at 4.3 %, and both carry the same short SIPA label.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
peachtropicalhoppy
peach
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
El Dorado hops deliver a pronounced tropical stone fruit character—nectarine and peach dominate the nose with a juicy, candy-like sweetness.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tessellations

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a natural haze that scatters light softly throughout the body. The head forms quickly from the cask pour and clings to the glass with fine retention. Gentle carbonation creates a lively but not aggressive bead, appropriate to the session strength.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

El Dorado hops deliver a pronounced tropical stone fruit character—nectarine and peach dominate the nose with a juicy, candy-like sweetness. Secondary citrus notes and a faint herbal whisper round out the bouquet. Subtle malt backbone provides a soft, bready foundation without competing for attention.

tropical stone fruitnectarine, peachherbal accent

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate juiciness and soft fruit texture that mirrors the aroma—peach and nectarine carry through with a light body that feels dry despite the fruity expression. Bitterness sits at a restrained 40 IBU, integrated seamlessly rather than assertive. The finish is smooth and clean, with minimal harshness or astringency.

juicy, soft mouthfeelrestrained bitternesssmooth finish

◑ Finish

Medium-short and gentle; the stone fruit character fades to a faint herbal memory without leaving a lingering bite. The beer concludes refreshingly, inviting another sip rather than demanding contemplation.

clean, refreshingstone fruit echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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 hazy, peach, tropical character as Tessellations will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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