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Intuition Jon Boat Coastal Ale

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🌍 United States · Session Ale · One of 4 Session Ales in hopIQ

North Florida's favourite outdoor beer. Named after the simple flat-bottomed boats used for fishing in Florida's waterways. Light, citrusy and refreshing — low enough in alcohol to drink all day on the water.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Intuition Jon Boat Coastal Ale

Appearance

Jon Boat pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The beer displays a modest white head with good retention, topped with fine carbonation bubbles that suggest a crisp, lively mouthfeel.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationbright white head

Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—likely from noble or American hop varieties—complemented by subtle floral undertones. Light grain character provides a clean, malty foundation without overpowering the delicate aromatic profile typical of the session ale style.

bright citrusfloralclean grainsubtle malt

Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry showcasing citrus character and light malt sweetness. The mid-palate remains clean and dry with balanced bitterness (22 IBU), allowing grain flavors to shine through without any harsh or astringent notes.

crisp citruslight maltbalanced bitternessdry finish

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with no lingering sweetness, allowing the refreshing character to persist. A brief citrus fade rounds out the experience, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

cleandryrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Intuition Jon Boat Coastal Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Intuition Jon Boat Coastal Ale

About Session Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session Ale?

Session Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Session Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same refreshing, citrusy, clean character as Intuition Jon Boat Coastal Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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