Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Session IPA
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Dead Pony Club
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Dead Pony Club
◎ Appearance
Dead Pony Club presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the session IPA style. Crystal clarity allows light to shine through effortlessly, while a modest white head forms quickly and dissipates, typical of its lower ABV. Fine carbonation is evident throughout, creating an inviting and effervescent presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by zesty citrus notes, with Citra, Amarillo and Simcoe hops delivering bright grapefruit and lemon character. A subtle floral undertone adds complexity without overwhelming the fresh, clean hop profile. The modest malt backbone remains largely in the background, allowing the hops to shine.
◐ Taste
The palate opens crisp and clean, with bright lemon and grapefruit notes fronting the experience. Mid-palate shows a refreshing hoppy bitterness (35 IBU) that builds gradually without harshness, balanced by subtle grain sweetness. The finish is notably dry with lingering bitter notes that encourage another sip.
◑ Finish
A dry, snappy finish characteristic of quality West Coast IPAs, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without overstaying. The low ABV allows no heat or alcohol warming, maintaining refreshment through to the aftertaste.
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