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Under Dog Easy IPA

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Big citrus notes lead this 4.7% session IPA, backed by a clean malt backbone and a deliberately subtle hop profile. It is built for an afternoon of IPAs. Easy IPA comes from Flying Dog, which began as a Woody Creek, Colorado brewpub in 1990 and has Ralph Steadman draw its labels.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusycleanmalty
citrusy
clean
malty
orange
hoppy
Aroma
Citrus notes dominate the nose—bright grapefruit and orange zest are immediately apparent, layered over a subtle grain sweetness from the clean malt base.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Under Dog Easy IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing that marks each sip. The visual profile is clean and inviting, befitting a beer built for sustained enjoyment.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

Citrus notes dominate the nose—bright grapefruit and orange zest are immediately apparent, layered over a subtle grain sweetness from the clean malt base. The hop character remains restrained and refined, allowing the citrus to lead without aggressive resin or herbal notes. A whisper of fresh grain rounds out the aromatic profile.

bright citrusgrapefruit zestclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced citrus character—orange and grapefruit flavors develop cleanly against a light, biscuity malt foundation. Bitterness arrives gradually, building to a moderate and balanced finish that never overwhelms. The low ABV allows each element to breathe, creating a beer that rewards careful attention without demanding it.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with citrus notes fading into a subtle grain dryness. A pleasant, dry aftertaste lingers without heaviness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another pour.

dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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