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Bits From The Hong!

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Resinous pine and earthy undertones build the pungent, skunky essence this IPA chases: a clean, effervescent beer with a herbaceous intensity that deepens with every sip. Citra, Columbus, Idaho 7 CGX and Nelson Sauvin supply the dank hops, and a terpene blend heightens the profile. Developed for 4/20 without THC or CBD, at 6.5%.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
resinouspineydank
resinous
piney
dank
clean
earthy
herbal
Aroma
The nose opens with aggressive resinous pine and herbal intensity from Columbus and Idaho 7 CGX hops, underscored by earthy, dank undertones that build in depth.
also:hoppy,tropical,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bits From The Hong!

◎ Appearance

Light golden amber body with bright clarity and excellent carbonation. A dense white head forms generously and clings to the glass with strong lacing, creating defined rings with each sip.

light goldencrisp carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with aggressive resinous pine and herbal intensity from Columbus and Idaho 7 CGX hops, underscored by earthy, dank undertones that build in depth. Nelson Sauvin adds subtle tropical and citrus notes that weave through the profile, while a terpene blend heightens the pungent, herbaceous character without crossing into artificial territory.

resinous pinedank herbaltropical citrus notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, allowing the hoppy bitterness to establish itself immediately alongside resinous, piney flavors. The mid-palate deepens with earthy, herbaceous layers and sustained hop intensity, while tropical and citrus undertones provide brief sweetness before bitterness reasserts itself. At 6.5% ABV, the alcohol remains well-integrated and unobtrusive.

hoppy bitterherbal resinousclean crisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with lingering pine resin and earthy bitterness that extends the herbaceous experience. The aftertaste remains clean and effervescent rather than sticky or cloying.

dry bitterherbal lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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