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30 Minute Light IPA

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Tropical, pineapple, coconut, mango and citrus in the aroma, then a fruity flavor with a balanced hop profile, light-bodied and crisp. Hopped continually for 30 minutes, this 4.0 % Light IPA is the little sibling of the 60, 90 and 120 Minute IPAs in Dogfish Head's continual-hopping family, pale gold with a bright white head.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent tropical stone fruit—pineapple and mango—layered beneath a citrus undertone of grapefruit zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 30 Minute Light IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold body with excellent clarity and a bright white head that forms quickly and persists well across the surface. The carbonation is lively and visible as fine bubbles rise steadily through the glass. Schaumkleiden cling to the glass walls in a delicate lattice pattern.

pale goldbright white headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent tropical stone fruit—pineapple and mango—layered beneath a citrus undertone of grapefruit zest. Noble hops deliver bright, clean aromatic notes without harsh resinousness, while a soft pale malt backbone provides gentle grain sweetness. The continuous 30-minute hopping schedule has built a cohesive, integrated hop character rather than an aggressive top note.

tropical fruitcitrusnoble hopspineapple and mango

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical and citrus flavors that mirror the aroma, followed by a crisp, dry mid-palate where balanced bitterness (30 IBU) emerges cleanly without astringency. The light body and low alcohol allow each flavor layer to remain distinct; the fruity notes dominate while the malt presence stays restrained, offering subtle support rather than sweetness. Finish remains clean and refreshing, with no harsh lingering bite.

fruity entrybalanced bitternesscrispdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, crisp and refreshing without any cloying aftertaste. Citrus and tropical notes fade quickly, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

short-medium finishrefreshingclean palate
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, fruity, citrusy character as 30 Minute Light IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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