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Benjamin Danklin

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Benjamin Danklin is a celebratory IPA that runs on citrus, mango and pine. Chinook, Citra and Simcoe over light caramel and Carapils malts deliver 76 IBU at 7.4% ABV. The numbers are deliberate: starting gravity 17 and 76 IBU tip the hat to a founding father and to July 4th, 1776. Fat Head's brews it from May to August.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Very bitter76 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
tropical
caramel
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus and tropical fruit—prominent grapefruit and mango notes from the Citra and Simcoe hops blend into a resinous, piney undertone.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Benjamin Danklin

◎ Appearance

Benjamin Danklin presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a white head that exhibits strong lacing. The carbonation is crisp and visible, with a dense foam that clings to the glass as the level drops. This is a visually clean, inviting pour that reflects the beer's well-balanced brewing.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus and tropical fruit—prominent grapefruit and mango notes from the Citra and Simcoe hops blend into a resinous, piney undertone. A subtle caramel sweetness from the light malt backbone emerges beneath, grounding the bright hop aromatics without overwhelming them. The overall profile is clean and inviting, with no harsh alcohol presence.

citrus, grapefruitmango, tropicalpine, resinouslight caramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright citrus bite that transitions into tropical fruit and pine character mid-palate. A restrained caramel sweetness provides structure and prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional; the interplay between malt and hops is well-integrated. The bitterness builds steadily at 76 IBU, finishing crisp and dry without harshness or astringency.

citrus forwardbalanced sweetnesspine bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with lingering hop bitterness and a subtle pine resin note on the palate. The beer leaves the mouth clean and refreshed, inviting another sip.

drymoderate lengthhoppy aftertaste
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
76
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.

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