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All Day Tropics

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All Day Tropics is a session IPA of 4.7 percent from the All Day series, hopped with Dolcita and Citra over pale malt, wheat and oats. Its tropical character comes from the hops alone, with no fruit added: coconut, orange and caramelized pineapple lead the aroma. The oats and wheat give a soft, light body, a gentle sweetness sits underneath, and a touch of bitterness closes a clean, refreshing finish.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalorangeclean
tropical
orange
clean
wheat
caramel
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical notes derived entirely from the Dolcita and Citra hop character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for All Day Tropics

◎ Appearance

All Day Tropics presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting presentation. The carbonation is lively, producing a fine, persistent head with good adhesion to the glass walls. The overall impression is clean and well-defined, typical of a well-executed session ale.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationgood head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical notes derived entirely from the Dolcita and Citra hop character. Distinct impressions of coconut and caramelized pineapple emerge prominently, complemented by bright citrus—particularly orange zest. Beneath the hop-driven aromatics lies a soft, supportive malt base with subtle sweetness, free of any harsh or vegetal notes.

tropical fruitcoconutorange zestcaramelized pineappleclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, gently sweet entry from the oats and wheat, establishing a soft texture that belies the beer's hoppy focus. The mid-palate balances tropical fruit flavors with a restrained, measured bitterness that develops gradually rather than assertively. The malt foundation remains understated, allowing the dry, citrus-forward hop finish to take prominence without overwhelming.

soft bodytropicalgentle sweetnessbalanced bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with a light hop bitterness that lingers cleanly on the palate without harshness. The aftertaste remains short to medium in length, leaving behind a pleasant citrus dryness that invites another sip.

dryrefreshinglight bitternesscitrus aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
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

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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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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