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Ice Day Winter IPA

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Brewed with caramel malts that add malty sweetness, this winter IPA layers tropical and citrus hop aromas over a hefty malt backbone and ends on an assertively bittersweet finish. Ice Day is a fall and winter seasonal from Lost Forty in Little Rock, made and distributed only in Arkansas.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytropicalcaramel
malty
tropical
caramel
citrusy
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and pineapple—layered over bright citrus accords of grapefruit and orange zest.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ice Day Winter IPA

◎ Appearance

Ice Day presents a pale golden hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, supporting a clean, inviting visual presentation typical of the style.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—mango and pineapple—layered over bright citrus accords of grapefruit and orange zest. Beneath these hop-forward aromatics, caramel Malz sweetness provides a warm, toasted backbone that grounds the overall aromatic profile.

tropical fruitbright citruscaramel malthoppy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full-bodied malt sweetness and caramel character that immediately engages the mid-palate. Tropical and citrus hop flavors develop alongside this foundation, building toward an assertively bittersweet finish that leaves lingering hoppy bitterness and herbal complexity.

full-bodiedmalty-sweetcitrus-tropicalassertively bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with the bittersweet character sustained through a clean aftertaste. Residual hop bitterness and a faint caramel note linger, creating a satisfying and balanced conclusion.

drypersistentbittersweet
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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