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4" Door Hinge

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A citrus-leaning palate that stays fresh and fruity, with acidity and pith held at a delicately dry level by Curaçao peel and orange zest. Mandarina Bavaria, Eclipse, Hallertau, Tango, Loral and Loral Cryo make up the orange-flavoured hop bill of this 7% double dry-hopped IPA. It shares its grist with Cloudwater's Hooked On series.

ABV
7%
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
citrusyorangefruity
citrusy
orange
fruity
hoppy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus and orange zest, with prominent notes of mandarin and bitter orange pith.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 4" Door Hinge

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent clarity, displaying a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it settles. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a bright, inviting visual presence typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and orange zest, with prominent notes of mandarin and bitter orange pith. Beneath the fruit lies a clean, grassy hop character from Hallertau and Tango, supported by gentle herbal and floral undertones from the Loral varieties. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without being overpowering.

citrus zestmandarin peelgrassy hopsherbal florality

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and fruity, with immediate orange and citrus flavors that carry mid-palate elegantly. The Curaçao peel and orange zest contribute a refined bitterness that is dry and structured rather than harsh, balanced by the clean, slightly tropical hop profile. Bitterness lingers at 60 IBU but never dominates, maintaining freshness and drinkability throughout.

citrus-forwarddry bitter orangeclean palatetropical hop notes

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with citrus notes trailing into a subtle herbal bitterness that fades cleanly. Aftertaste remains refreshing without astringency, inviting another sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar IPA

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