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Jeju Pellia

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Named after a type of Jeju seaweed. A light-bodied session IPA with tropical and citrus hop character. Dry, refreshing and easy-drinking — perfect for the island climate.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
clean
fruity
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical and citrus hop notes, evoking fresh grapefruit, lime, and subtle stone fruit character.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jeju Pellia

◎ Appearance

Jeju Pellia presents a bright, pale golden hue that captures the essence of island sunshine. Crystal clarity shines through with excellent light transmittance, while a modest white head forms and dissipates quickly — typical of a sessionable IPA. Effervescent carbonation creates a lively visual presentation with persistent fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearbrighteffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical and citrus hop notes, evoking fresh grapefruit, lime, and subtle stone fruit character. Delicate floral undertones add complexity without overwhelming the senses, while a clean malt base provides gentle grain support. Overall, the aroma is crisp and inviting — perfectly suited to warm, seaside conditions.

tropical citrusfloral hopsclean grainbright

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a crisp, clean entry with pronounced citrus and subtle tropical fruit flavors that dance across the tongue. Mid-palate presents balanced hoppy character with moderate bittering (35 IBU) that feels restrained yet present, never aggressive. The finish dries cleanly without leaving harsh edges, maintaining refreshment throughout.

crisp citrustropical fruitbalanced bitterclean

◑ Finish

The finish is characteristically dry and refreshing, with the bittering fading gracefully into a clean aftertaste. No lingering harshness — instead, a smooth, inviting quality that beckons another sip.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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

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