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Left Hand IPA

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Grapefruit and pine in the aroma, then melon, citrus and stone fruit, with hints of resinous pine and fresh-cut grass over a subtly sweet malt backbone; the bitterness stays mild. Azacca, Galaxy and Citra hops drive this pale orange West Coast-style IPA at 6.6 % ABV, built on 2-Row, Munich and C40 malt.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
fruity
piney
grassy
Aroma
The nose leads with grapefruit and pine, opening to melon, citrus and stone fruit notes backed by resinous pine and fresh-cut grass.
also:malty,clean,tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Left Hand IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale orange hue with good clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass walls with fine lacing. Vigorous carbonation creates a lively effervescence throughout. The pour displays the characteristic brightness of a West Coast IPA.

pale orangecrisp white headwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with grapefruit and pine, opening to melon, citrus and stone fruit notes backed by resinous pine and fresh-cut grass. The Azacca, Galaxy and Citra hops work in concert to create a balanced, inviting hop profile that sits cleanly over a subtly sweet malt foundation without becoming aggressive.

grapefruit, pinestone fruit, melonfresh-cut grassresinous

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and citrus-forward with layered fruit and herb complexity. The mid-palate shows melon and stone fruit character with resiny edges and grassy undertones, balanced by a malty sweetness from the 2-Row and Munich malts. Bitterness arrives with restraint at 60 IBU, providing structure without dominating the palate.

citrus-drivenfruity, hoppymild bitternessmalty backbone

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately dry with lingering citrus and pine notes. The aftertaste fades gracefully without astringency, leaving a pleasant herbal memory.

clean finishlingering citrus
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°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 IPA

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What is a 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.

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