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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
3.0%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
caramel
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, driven by the aromatic Mosaic and Simcoe hops.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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.

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