Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Session IPA
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Founders All Day IPA
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Founders All Day IPA
◎ Appearance
Founders All Day IPA presents a bright, golden-amber hue that catches light beautifully in the glass. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine white head that demonstrates good retention and carbonation, indicating proper conditioning and freshness.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and pine notes from the classic hop blend of Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook varieties. Subtle floral and herbal undertones complement light malty grain notes, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile that promises a well-crafted IPA experience.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with crisp, hoppy character balanced by light malty sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional. Mid-palate delivers pronounced citrus and pine flavors with moderate bitterness (42 IBUs) that's assertive yet restrained, finishing with a dry, clean sensation that encourages continued sipping.
◑ Finish
The finish is clean and dry with lingering pine and herbal notes that fade gradually without harsh bitterness. The light body and excellent carbonation contribute to a refreshing, sessionable aftertaste that makes this beer ideal for extended consumption.
Food Pairing
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