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Shaka is a session IPA hopped with Amarillo and Vic Secret. The hops bring tropical aromas and an orange-citrus flavour. Oats and wheat malt are added to the grist to give the low-strength beer a fuller mouthfeel than its 3.8 % would suggest. The result is a light IPA in which fruit-led hop character and a rounded body stand in for alcohol and weight.

ABV
3.8%
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
tropicalcitrusyorange
tropical
citrusy
orange
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with tropical fruit notes from Amarillo and Vic Secret, offering prominent aromas of stone fruit, citrus zest, and subtle floral undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Shaka

◎ Appearance

Shaka presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, fine carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass with fine, even lacing. The visual profile conveys a refreshing, well-crafted session beer despite its modest alcohol content.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with tropical fruit notes from Amarillo and Vic Secret, offering prominent aromas of stone fruit, citrus zest, and subtle floral undertones. Beneath the hop character lies a soft, grainy maltz foundation with gentle oat and wheat notes that add roundness without heaviness. The overall aromatic profile is fresh, balanced, and inviting.

tropical fruitorange-citrusstone fruitgrainy maltz

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and orange flavors, where Amarillo's character dominates the entry. Mid-palate reveals a well-rounded, almost creamy mouthfeel from the oat and wheat additions, preventing the low ABV from feeling thin or watery. Bittering is restrained at 40 IBU, allowing hop fruit to shine while maintaining good balance and drinkability.

citrus forwardrounded bodylight bitternessfruit-led

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with tropical hop notes fading gracefully into a gentle, dry aftertaste. No harsh alcohol burn or lingering astringency; instead, a refreshing dryness invites another sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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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