Assertively bitter and very dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Founders Harvest Ale
◎ Appearance
Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-crafted pale ale.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh, green hop character with pronounced notes of pine and citrus. Honeydew melon sweetness rises above a light caramel malt base, creating a balanced backdrop. The wet-hop character is unmistakable—grassy and herbal undertones suggest recently processed hop cones with minimal kiln treatment.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with moderate sweetness from the caramel malt, quickly eclipsed by pronounced bitterness from the 70 IBUs. Mid-palate reveals the same citrus and melon notes from the aroma, interwoven with a green, slightly grassy edge. The fresh hops dominate the flavor profile without becoming harsh, while the malt provides enough body to ground the bitter finish.
◑ Finish
The finish is dry and lingering, with bitterness fading to a grassy, herbal aftertaste that persists for several seconds. The fresh-hop character remains present throughout, reinforcing the brewery's commitment to immediate processing.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Founders Harvest Ale
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Founders Harvest Ale
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.
Finding a similar IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same bitter, hoppy, piney character as Founders Harvest Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.