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Little Horse

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Citrus, guava and dank resin sit on a soft malt base and end in a cereal-malty finish. Little Horse is a Little IPA of just 3.5% ABV, brewed to carry the flavor and aroma of a much bigger beer while staying light: Half Acre's answer to the growing interest in low-ABV beer, with hoppy IPA flavor and a calmer disposition.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusymaltyresinous
citrusy
malty
resinous
hoppy
dank
tropical
Aroma
The nose presents a vibrant citrus character with prominent notes of grapefruit and orange peel, layered beneath a distinct tropical guava quality.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Little Horse

◎ Appearance

Light gold to pale amber in color, displaying excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, tight lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presence.

pale goldclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a vibrant citrus character with prominent notes of grapefruit and orange peel, layered beneath a distinct tropical guava quality. A dank, resinous hop character emerges beneath the fruit, providing earthy depth without overwhelming the fresh aromatics. Soft Malz notes provide a gentle, supportive backbone to the composition.

citrus peelguavaresinousdank hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus and a clean, slightly piney hop bite balanced by a soft, cereal-forward Malz sweetness. The mid-palate maintains the dank resinous quality while tropical notes emerge, creating complexity unusual for the ABV. Bitterness sits at a moderate level—enough to define the beer without harshness—and fades cleanly.

citruscereal Malzresinous bitemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, dominated by a gentle cereal-Malz quality that lingers briefly without heaviness. Residual citrus and light hop dryness provide a pleasant, refreshing aftertaste.

drycereal finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°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 IPA

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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.

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