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Speakeasy by Danny Khezzar

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Mango and passion fruit in a round, sunny profile at just 4%: a session IPA that plays the fruit card and never leans on bitterness. Oats, plus Mosaic, El Dorado and Citra hops, carry the tropical side. The recipe is signed by Danny Khezzar, chef at Geneva's starred Bayview, and the name points to the hidden bars of Prohibition and to the brewery's first beers, made in a discreet Flon cellar. Sold as Light IPA.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and passion fruit rise naturally from the Mosaic, El Dorado and Citra hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Speakeasy by Danny Khezzar

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence typical of a well-crafted session ale.

pale goldencrisp carbonationfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and passion fruit rise naturally from the Mosaic, El Dorado and Citra hops. A subtle, clean maltiness from the oat bill provides a soft, rounded foundation beneath the fruit, with no harsh resinous edges.

mango, passion fruittropical hopssoft malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with tropical fruit flavors developing immediately on the palate. The oat contribution creates a silky mouthfeel while the hop blend maintains fruity intensity; bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, never dominating or overshadowing the fruit profile. Mid-palate balances citrus brightness with gentle sweetness.

tropical and citrussmooth, rounded bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering passion fruit and mango notes that fade gradually. Leaves the palate refreshed without any astringent or cloying aftertaste.

dry, cleantropical fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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