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Weights + Measures

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Weights + Measures is a session IPA of 3.0 %, roughly half the strength of a big IPA. Oats in the grist give it a fluffy base. Hops go in heavily throughout the boil, in the whirlpool and in the dry hop, and produce massive orange, lemon and grapefruit notes. The result is a small beer that is distinctly citrusy.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus: bright orange zest, lemon, and grapefruit pith dominate from aggressive hopping throughout the boil and whirlpool.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weights + Measures

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, producing steady streams of fine bubbles that maintain good lacing on the glass throughout drinking.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus: bright orange zest, lemon, and grapefruit pith dominate from aggressive hopping throughout the boil and whirlpool. Beneath the hop character lies a subtle, soft malt base from the oats—bready and pillowy without assertiveness.

citrus-forwardorange and lemonoat-derived softness

◐ Taste

Entry is light and fluffy on the palate, with the oat grist providing a smooth, creamy mouthfeel that belies the beer's modest body. Citrus flavors (orange, lemon, grapefruit) unfold across the mid-palate with dry-hopping contributing layer and complexity. Bitterness is clean and moderate at 40 IBU, balanced rather than aggressive, fading smoothly into the finish.

fluffy mouthfeelcitrus throughoutmoderate, clean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with citrus notes trailing away cleanly. No harsh burn or lingering astringency; instead, a refreshing, dry aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
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

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

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