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Monday Night Slap Fight

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Monday Night's sessionable American IPA — 5.8% ABV, 70 IBU, dry-crisp finish that keeps the bitterness honest, citrus-and-tropical hop bill. Below Death Raptor in ABV, above Space Lettuce in bitterness ratio — the daily IPA slot in Atlanta. Slap Fight, per the marketing, is what happens when the hops meet the palate.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
orange
fruity
floral
Aroma
Citrus and tropical fruit aromas dominate the nose, with pronounced notes of orange zest and fresh grapefruit jumping forward immediately.
also:piney
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monday Night Slap Fight

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. Dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains steady retention, leaving clean Schaumkleiden down the glass. Effervescence is crisp and well-integrated, giving the beer an inviting, lively presentation.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headvibrant carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus and tropical fruit aromas dominate the nose, with pronounced notes of orange zest and fresh grapefruit jumping forward immediately. A floral hop character emerges beneath, coupled with subtle piney undertones that ground the composition. Light, clean Malz backbone supports without overshadowing the hop-driven profile.

citrus forwardtropical fruitfloral hopspine accent

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and hoppy with immediate citrus and stone fruit notes that coat the palate decisively. The mid-palate maintains hop intensity while revealing layers of orange blossom and subtle tropical nuance, balanced by a measured, dry Malz foundation. Bitterness is present and honest without aggression, finishing clean and crisp.

citrus-driventropical finishbalanced bitternessdry malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and snappy, with lingering citrus and hop bitterness that encourages another sip. Aftertaste remains refreshing and sessionable, fading to a clean, resinous memory without astringency.

dry, crisphoppy linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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.

Finding a similar American IPA

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