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Exmoor Sunset

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A deep golden, bright keg session IPA with tropical, pine and stone fruit character: pineapple, melon, apricot and grapefruit. Dextrin and Vienna malts give a rounded, slightly malty mouthfeel, and the hopping rests on El Dorado, Centennial and Simcoe. It is Exmoor's first keg IPA, 4.2%.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
piney
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and melon lead, followed by stone fruit impressions of apricot and grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Exmoor Sunset

◎ Appearance

A bright, deep golden hue that catches the light with clarity and luminosity. The head forms with modest density and shows steady retention, laying down fine Schaumkleiden as it recedes. Carbonation is present and visible, lending a lively visual character to the pour.

deep goldenbright and clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and melon lead, followed by stone fruit impressions of apricot and grapefruit. A pine-forward hop character sits beneath, supported by the Edelhopfen blend of El Dorado, Centennial, and Simcoe. Subtle malty undertones from the Dextrin and Vienna malts ground the profile without overwhelming.

tropical fruitpine and citrusstone fruitbalanced hop presence

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with fruity hop character developing immediately across the palate. The mid-palate reveals a rounded, slightly malty mouthfeel that builds structure without heaviness; the combination of Dextrin and Vienna malts creates a gentle sweetness that frames the hoppy bitterness. Bitterness registers at a moderate 40 IBU, finishing crisp and clean rather than aggressive.

fruity and smoothmoderate bitternessmalty roundnesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and pine notes that fade gradually. No astringency or harsh edges; the aftertaste remains pleasant and inviting, encouraging another sip.

refreshinglingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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