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Fakin IPA

Pivovara Medvedgrad
Croatia·Session IPA
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Pivovara Medvedgrad's session IPA — 'Fakin' is a Croatian term of endearment (a false cognate with English that delights Croatian craft beer marketers). A hop-forward session IPA at 4.5% with citrus and tropical hop character, a light malt body and a refreshingly bitter finish. Fakin IPA is the approachable craft IPA from Medvedgrad: the everyday hop-forward option for Zagreb drinkers who want flavour without the full ABV of Vukov Rep.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromatics, with prominent grapefruit and pine notes creating a complex bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fakin IPA

◎ Appearance

Fakin IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the session IPA style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, white head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting an inviting visual presentation.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromatics, with prominent grapefruit and pine notes creating a complex bouquet. A subtle herbal quality adds depth without overwhelming the fresh, clean character. The malt backbone remains restrained, allowing the hop profile to shine clearly.

citrus-forwardtropical hopspineygrapefruit

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus flavors that transition into herbal and pine-driven mid-palate complexity. The light body allows the hop bitterness to shine at 45 IBU, providing a dry, balanced profile without heaviness. The finish maintains the clean, hop-forward character throughout.

citrus-drivenbalanced bitternessdrylight-bodied

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that fade gracefully without any astringency. The refreshing aftertaste invites another sip, making this an ideal everyday session beer.

cleandryrefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
79
Finish
78
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

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

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