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Low Profile

Founders Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Session IPA · One of 83 Session IPAs in hopIQ

Low Profile is a year-round light IPA at 3.0 percent and 25 IBU. Mosaic, Simcoe, Chinook and Amarillo hops sit over a broad grain bill of pale and caramel malt, wheat, flaked corn, oats and rice, which gives the slim beer a little backbone. Lemon and grapefruit lead, with a subtle pine note behind them. The bitterness is pleasant rather than sharp, and the finish is smooth and dry.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Malt character
caramel

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Low Profile

◎ Appearance

Low Profile presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and lively, with a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the body. The overall impression is bright and inviting, befitting a session beer designed for easy approachability.

pale goldenclearfine headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, driven by the aromatic Mosaic and Simcoe hops. A subtle pine undertone emerges on closer inspection, adding herbal complexity without overshadowing the forward fruit character. The broad malt foundation contributes a gentle, grain-forward sweetness that grounds the hoppy aromatics.

lemon, grapefruitsubtle pinegrain-forward sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with crisp citrus and a touch of floral character, leading into a balanced mid-palate where the wheat, oats, and flaked corn lend a soft, approachable mouthfeel. The bitterness is measured at 25 IBU—pleasant and integrated rather than assertive, allowing the hop-derived fruit flavors to remain the focal point. The adjunct grains contribute subtle body without heaviness, maintaining the session-friendly character throughout.

citrus-forwardsoft mouthfeelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the citrus notes gradually receding and a gentle, lingering herbal note settling on the palate. Minimal residual sweetness allows the beer to feel refreshing and quaffable.

dry finishrefreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Low Profile

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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 Low Profile

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, dry, smooth character as Low Profile will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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