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Post Ride Snack

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Biscuit and grain meet pineapple, passionfruit, guava and grapefruit, with subtle onion and garlic over grass and pine. Amarillo, Citra and Simcoe, each also in Cryo form, join Hallertau Blanc and Nelson Sauvin in this 4.9% session IPA, built on American 2-Row, Maris Otter, Carahell and flaked oats. The brewery spotlights the Bicycle Coalition of Maine with it, which advocates for bikes, bike education and pedestrians.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
grassy
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical fruit — pineapple, passionfruit, and guava lead, supported by grapefruit zest.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Post Ride Snack

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing along the glass. The carbonation is crisp and lively, typical of a well-conditioned session beer. The body carries a light, inviting brilliance that speaks to the brewers' restrained grain bill.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical fruit — pineapple, passionfruit, and guava lead, supported by grapefruit zest. Beneath lies a clean biscuity-grain foundation with subtle herbal notes of grass and pine, and delicate hints of onion and garlic that add complexity without dominance. The Cryo hop techniques preserve these volatile aromatics with remarkable clarity.

tropical fruitpineapple, passionfruitcitrus zestherbal grass

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus and tropical flavors that build mid-palate into a full fruitiness. The Malz backbone — American 2-Row, Maris Otter, Carahell, and flaked oats — delivers a gentle bready sweetness that balances the hoppy bite. The 40 IBUs integrate seamlessly, providing pleasant bitterness without astringency, while subtle piney and grassy notes add textural interest.

fruity, tropicalcitrusybalanced bitternessbready Malz

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering citrus and stone fruit that fades gracefully. A light herbal grip persists without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and eager for another sip.

dry finishcitrus lingerrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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