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Sundial IPA

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Sundial IPA arrives in pale gold, a bright sessionable beer built on citrus and tropical notes. The aroma opens with lemon zest and grapefruit, light enough to refresh without overwhelming. On the palate, that citrus line holds steady—orange and grapefruit in balance—while a smooth, drinkable body keeps the alcohol modest at 4.2%. The vibrant character makes this aperitif-friendly, a beer for conversation rather than contemplation, its full flavour compressed into a frame that invites a second glass.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus 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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
orange
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with crisp lemon zest and grapefruit pith, backed by subtle tropical stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sundial IPA

◎ Appearance

Sundial IPA presents in pale gold with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms with fine, persistent bubbles that cling evenly to the glass, demonstrating good carbonation and foam stability. The color sits at a gentle SRM 8—neither pale straw nor deep amber, but that luminous middle ground that catches light invitingly.

pale goldclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp lemon zest and grapefruit pith, backed by subtle tropical stone fruit. The hop character is restrained and aromatic rather than pungent, allowing the citrus notes to breathe without aggression. Underneath, gentle Malz sweetness grounds the profile, providing just enough counterweight to keep the aroma balanced and welcoming.

lemon zestgrapefruittropicalbright hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a clean citrus bite—orange and grapefruit in measured proportion—that sits comfortably across the tongue. The mid-palate maintains this line without veering into harsh bitterness; instead, the 4.2% ABV keeps the body smooth and sessionable, allowing the hop-driven flavour to land as refreshment rather than punch. A light, crisp finish follows, the alcohol almost invisible beneath the fruit.

citrus-forwardsmooth bodybalanced bitternessorange

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and dry, with grapefruit and a whisper of hop bitterness lingering briefly on the palate. The aftertaste fades gracefully without astringency, leaving only the memory of citrus brightness and an invitation to pour again.

drycitrus fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar IPA

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