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Hop-On is a session IPA at 4.3%, kept deliberately low in both alcohol and bitterness. It is hazy and juicy: pineapple and other tropical fruit come first, citrus runs alongside, and the lasting flavour is orange. Vienna malt and oat flakes give a gentle malty sweetness and some body beneath the fruity hops. Citra, El Dorado and Azacca supply the fruit character, while the bitterness stays in the background.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bold tropical fruit notes, pineapple and stone fruit taking centre stage, followed by bright citrus undertones that add complexity.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop-On

◎ Appearance

Hop-On presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy character, the cloudiness arising from the suspended yeast and protein compounds typical of the style. A modest white head forms on the pour with steady carbonation evident throughout. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with good clarity despite the intentional haziness.

pale goldenhazy, yeast-drivensteady carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold tropical fruit notes, pineapple and stone fruit taking centre stage, followed by bright citrus undertones that add complexity. Vienna malt and oat flakes contribute a gentle, biscuity sweetness in the background. Citra, El Dorado and Azacca hops work in concert to deliver a juicy, fruit-forward aromatics without any harsh hop bite.

tropical fruit, pineapplecitrus, brightgentle malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, malty entry supported by oat flakes that provide a silky body and subtle creaminess. Tropical and citrus fruit flavours unfold across the mid-palate, with orange emerging as a lasting thread; bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the fruit character to dominate. The low 4.3% ABV keeps the overall impression refreshing and drinkable without alcohol warmth.

juicy, fruit-forwardorange, lastingrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering orange notes fading gradually into a gentle malt sweetness. The low alcohol and modest bittering make for a crisp, sessionable exit that invites another sip.

clean, drysessionable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, juicy, tropical character as Hop-On will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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