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Release the Chimps

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Release the Chimps is an IPA built for regular drinking rather than occasion. Its pale malt foundation delivers a light body that stays crisp on the palate, while the hop character carries real punch—both bitter and flavourful in the same breath. The bitterness cuts clean without heaviness, and the hop register comes through distinct enough to justify the style without demanding ceremony. At 4.4%, it sits comfortably in the everyday range, the kind of beer you reach for on an ordinary evening when you want flavour without fatigue.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppymaltyclean
hoppy
malty
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct hop character—citrus and tropical fruit notes emerge clearly without overwhelming the senses.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Release the Chimps

◎ Appearance

Release the Chimps presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting sheen. The head forms with moderate density and retains its structure across the glass, leaving fine lacing trails that speak to crisp carbonation and clean brewing. The carbonation itself is lively and persistent, appropriate to the beer's refreshing character.

pale goldenbright clarityclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct hop character—citrus and tropical fruit notes emerge clearly without overwhelming the senses. Beneath this sits a restrained pale malt base that provides just enough body to anchor the composition. The hop presence is forward and distinct, offering both resinous and fruity dimensions that signal the beer's flavour intent before the first sip.

citrus-forwardtropical hop notesclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and crisp, with the pale malt foundation delivering subtle sweetness that never becomes cloying. Hop bitterness enters mid-palate with clean, incisive character—it cuts without harshness, allowing citrus and tropical fruit notes to remain audible throughout. The finish is dry and bitter, leaving the mouth feeling refreshed rather than weighed down, a signature trait of its everyday drinkability.

bitter, clean edgelight, dry bodycitrus-tropical finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hop bitterness receding gradually to leave a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. No heaviness remains; instead, the palate returns to a clean, neutral state that invites the next sip.

dry bitterrefreshing aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°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 IPA

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What is a 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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