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Zig Zag

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Grapefruit, lime and citrus zest meet pine, earthy undertones and tropical fruit in this hop-forward session IPA, which stays surprisingly light on the palate while remaining satisfyingly bold. The grist combines pilsner, oat, pale ale, wheat and Carapils malts. It belongs to Gamma's flagship range of year-round core beers.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
piney
earthy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright grapefruit and lime zest, underscored by earthy pine and herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zig Zag

◎ Appearance

Zig Zag presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with moderate lacing, creating clean streaks as it recedes.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright grapefruit and lime zest, underscored by earthy pine and herbal notes. Tropical fruit character—mango and passionfruit—emerges in the mid-range, supported by a clean, neutral Pilsner malt backdrop that never overwhelms the hop profile.

citrus zestpine, herbaltropical fruitclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, with grapefruit and lime defining the palate alongside subtle earthy undertones. Mid-palate develops piney, resinous bitterness and tropical stone-fruit character, while the oat and wheat malts contribute a soft, silky mouthfeel that keeps the beer refreshing despite its bold hop character.

citrus-forwardpiney resinlight bodycrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with persistent grapefruit bitterness fading gradually into earthy, herbal notes. Aftertaste remains pleasantly bitter and dry without astringency.

dry finishpersistent bitternessherbal fade
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

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