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Bonnie & Clyde

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A West Coast IPA scaled down to 4.5%; its maker calls it a mini West Coast IPA. Pine and tropical fruit aromas give way to more citrus-led flavours and a lingering bitter finish. Talus, Idaho 7 and Simcoe are the hops, bringing grapefruit and resin alongside the tropical side. Malt plays no part in the brewery's description, which stays with hop character and bitterness.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced pine and resinous notes from Simcoe, followed by distinct tropical fruit character from Idaho 7 and Talus.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bonnie & Clyde

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation throughout. The head forms with modest density and exhibits good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes.

pale goldbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced pine and resinous notes from Simcoe, followed by distinct tropical fruit character from Idaho 7 and Talus. Grapefruit citrus emerges in the mid-range, creating a layered profile that balances herbal and fruity dimensions without heavy malt presence.

pine, resintropical fruitgrapefruit citrus

◐ Taste

The palate leads with crisp citrus notes that gradually introduce the herbal and resinous hop character. Bitterness builds steadily through the mid-palate with a dry, assertive quality that remains proportionate for the style, while malt provides minimal sweetness or body.

citrus-forwardherbal bitternessdry palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous and piney hop notes persisting well into the aftertaste. Bitterness holds firm without becoming sharp, leaving a clean, refreshing conclusion.

persistent bitternessdry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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