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Dead Pony Club

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West Coast session IPA packed with Citra, Amarillo and Simcoe hops despite its modest ABV. Zesty grapefruit, lemon and floral aromas with a refreshingly bitter, dry finish.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfloral
hoppy
citrusy
floral
clean
orange
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by zesty citrus notes, with Citra, Amarillo and Simcoe hops delivering bright grapefruit and lemon character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headeffervescent

◌ 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.

citrus-forwardgrapefruitfloralzesty

◐ 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.

crisp citrushoppy-bitterclean finishrefreshing

◑ 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.

drycleanlingering bitterness
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
81
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

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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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