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eMCee is the newest year-round beer in the core range, a 6 % IPA brewed with hand-selected Citra and the brewery's own energy process. In strength it sits between the light Photon and the heavier MC², and it is designed to stay approachable. Aroma and flavour lead with tropical citrus, peach and ripe mango, and the fresh citrus character typical of Citra runs through to the finish. A soft but clearly defined bitterness rounds the beer off.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalcitrusypeach
tropical
citrusy
peach
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical citrus notes—fresh grapefruit and lime—layered beneath distinctive stone fruit character of ripe peach and mango.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for eMCee

◎ Appearance

eMCee presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a vibrant, inviting visual character typical of a modern session IPA.

pale goldenclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical citrus notes—fresh grapefruit and lime—layered beneath distinctive stone fruit character of ripe peach and mango. The signature Citra hop profile shines through with a clean, herbal edge that carries into the finish, contributing an erfrischend aromatic lift without any harsh green notes.

tropical citrusripe stone fruitCitra hop character

◐ Taste

The palate enters clean and approachable, with gentle tropical fruit flavors flowing across the mid-palate. A soft but clearly defined bitterness emerges in the center—restrained enough to maintain drinkability at 6% ABV, yet substantial enough to provide structure and balance. The citrus character persists throughout without overwhelming the delicate malt foundation.

tropical fruitsoft bitternessbalanced, drinkable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully and the defining bitterness providing a pleasant, lasting closure. Carbonation helps lift the aftertaste toward brightness rather than heaviness.

dry finishcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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

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

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