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Spun Gold IPA

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Fruity, citrus aroma and a light citrus fruitiness on the palate, with punchy hop flavour from whole-leaf aroma hops. Spun Gold is a cask IPA built on pale malts: a light, very pale beer, sessionable at just 3.4% ABV and a nod to the traditional way of making an IPA.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter31 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit peel—layered over delicate fruity undertones that suggest stone fruit and subtle floral character from whole-leaf aroma hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spun Gold IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. A modest white head forms readily and maintains fair retention, settling to a thin collar of lace around the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, appropriate for the sessionable character.

pale goldenbright and clearmodest head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit peel—layered over delicate fruity undertones that suggest stone fruit and subtle floral character from whole-leaf aroma hops. Pale malts provide a clean, neutral foundation without sweetness, allowing the hop character to remain prominent and inviting.

citrus-forwardlemon and grapefruitfruity and floralclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with immediate citrus fruitiness across the palate. Mid-palate shows a punchy hop bitterness that sits firmly at 31 IBU—perceptible but not aggressive—while pale malts contribute gentle support without heaviness. The finish remains dry and clean, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully.

citrus-driven palatepunchy hop bitelight and dryclean finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with refreshing dryness and a lingering citrus aftertaste. The low alcohol allows the beer to remain sessionable without warming or cloying.

dry and crispcitrus aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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