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Lost Forty Free Climb IPA

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Lost Forty's adventurous IPA — named after rock climbing in the Arkansas River Valley. Tropical and citrus hop character over a clean, firm bitter backbone. Free Climb is the beer of Little Rock's outdoor community: the pint after the hike, before the next climb.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
fruity
floral
Aroma
Citrus and tropical fruit dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and orange zest supported by hints of mango and pineapple.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lost Forty Free Climb IPA

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A persistent white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with fine lacing as the beer descends. Lively carbonation creates a steady stream of fine bubbles from the base.

light goldenclear and brightpersistent white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Citrus and tropical fruit dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and orange zest supported by hints of mango and pineapple. A gentle floral undertone emerges beneath the hops, while clean malt provides a subtle foundation. The overall impression is crisp and inviting, free of any oxidative or harsh solvent notes.

citrus, tropical fruitgrapefruit, orange zestgentle floralclean, fresh

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and bright, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors building immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals balanced malt sweetness that supports rather than dominates, allowing the hop character to remain in focus. A firm, well-integrated bitterness (60 IBUs) develops steadily and holds through the swallow without sharpness.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitbalanced maltclean bitter backbone

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and a dry, refreshing farewell. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a crisp, quenching sensation on the palate.

dry, crisprefreshinglingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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About American IPA

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What is a American 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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