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Nachmelená Opice Session IPA 11%

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A lighter, more drinkable take on the IPA, dominated by a fruity-hoppy aroma, with a rather dry palate and bitterness that lingers in the finish. Simcoe and Mosaic provide the hops, Mosaic partly as Cryo hops, frozen and concentrated. Czech and Bavarian malt and Carared make up the grist. The beer is top-fermented.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityhoppyresinous
fruity
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
Pronounced fruity-hoppy character leads the nose, with stone fruit and citrus notes from Simcoe and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nachmelená Opice Session IPA 11%

◎ Appearance

Medium golden hue with bright clarity and fine carbonation that rises steadily in the glass. The head forms quickly with good retention, leaving a persistent collar of fine lacing that clings to the glass walls as you drink.

golden, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Pronounced fruity-hoppy character leads the nose, with stone fruit and citrus notes from Simcoe and Mosaic hops. The Cryo Mosaic adds concentrated, resinous depth without harshness. Subtle malt support from Czech and Bavarian varieties provides a light, clean foundation without sweetness.

fruity hop profilestone fruit, citrusresinous, clean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and light-bodied, with immediate fruity-hoppy flavor that develops into a dry, moderately bitter mid-palate. The Carared malt adds gentle color and minimal caramel sweetness, allowing the hop bitterness to drive the palate without astringency. Smooth drinking quality makes the 4.7% ABV feel effortless.

dry palatemoderate bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

Bitterness lingers cleanly through the finish with a refreshing, herbaceous edge that slowly fades. No alcohol heat; the aftertaste remains pleasantly dry and inviting.

lingering bitternessrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

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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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