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Dissolution

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Named for the dissolution of Kirkstall Abbey under Henry VIII in 1539, which ended the abbey's Cistercian community. A classic India Pale Ale at 5.0%, hopped with Columbus and Chinook: a firm, heavily hoppy kick leads into a long citrus finish. One of the brewery's first beers, already recorded in 2011, and sold in bottles and cans as well as on draught.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
piney
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive citrus—orange peel and lemon zest—backed by clean, resinous noble hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dissolution

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that displays good lacing as the glass empties. The beer presents bright, lively carbonation that moves steadily through the glass.

pale goldenclearfine white headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive citrus—orange peel and lemon zest—backed by clean, resinous noble hop character. A subtle herbal undertone and light fruity notes emerge beneath the dominant hop profile, with minimal malt presence.

orange peelresinous hopscitrus-forwardherbal finish

◐ Taste

Bright citrus flavors dominate the palate, with orange and grapefruit notes supported by a crisp, clean malt backbone. The bitterness sits at a moderate level—present and integrated rather than aggressive—building steadily toward the finish without overwhelming the fruit character.

citrusgrapefruitmoderate bitternessclean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is brisk and drying, with lingering citrus and herbal hop notes fading into a light, refreshing aftertaste. The beer maintains its crispness throughout the finish without becoming astringent.

dryingcitrus faderefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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.

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