Dissolution
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Dissolution
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.
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as Dissolution will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.







