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Daybreak IPA

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Daybreak IPA strikes a rare balance: tropical fruit charges the front palate—mango, pineapple, citrus notes that jump forward—yet the finish stays clean and composed, never cloying. Beneath that fruit-forward character runs a thread of resinous West Coast hops, just enough pine and earth to anchor the sweetness and keep the beer from drifting into pure juice territory. The signature dry finish arrives quick and dry, a snap that clears the palate and invites another sip. At 6%, it drinks lighter than its flavour profile suggests, making it a beer for a long afternoon or the transition into evening, when you want presence without weight.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalresinouscitrusy
tropical
resinous
citrusy
clean
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—mango and pineapple dominate the initial impression—layered with crisp citrus notes that feel lifted and fresh.
also:earthy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Daybreak IPA

◎ Appearance

Daybreak IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms with good retention and lacing, displaying the hallmark structure of a well-crafted IPA. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the glass.

pale goldencleargood head retentionbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—mango and pineapple dominate the initial impression—layered with crisp citrus notes that feel lifted and fresh. Beneath the fruit sits a resinous, piney hop character with subtle earthy undertones, grounding the aromatic profile without overwhelming the delicate fruit expression. The balance suggests West Coast hop selection and careful brewing discipline.

tropical mangofresh pineappleresinous pinecitrus-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate tropical fruit intensity—mango and citrus lead the charge without becoming cloying—followed by a thread of resinous bitterness and pine that anchors the sweetness. The mid-palate stays clean and composed, allowing fruit and hop character to coexist without muddy overlap. Bitterness registers at a moderate level, providing structure rather than dominance, and the finish snaps dry with remarkable quickness.

balanced fruit-hopdry snapmoderate bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish arrives crisp and bone-dry, clearing the palate with precision and inviting immediate return. Aftertaste lingers as subtle resinous and citrus notes without harshness, leaving no residual sweetness or cloying sensation.

dry finishquick resolution
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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