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Pale gold and light-bodied at three and a half percent. Citrus and tropical fruit lead, tangerine with a little melon behind it, over a thin, dry malt base that keeps out of the way. Bitterness is moderate and the finish quick and clean. Built for easy drinking rather than close study.

ABV
3.5%
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
citrusycleantropical
citrusy
clean
tropical
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—tangerine peel predominates—backed by subtle tropical fruit character suggesting melon and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Party Dad

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in the glass with excellent clarity and a delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. Fine carbonation creates a gentle sparkle throughout. The overall impression is bright and inviting, befitting a beer designed for sessionability.

pale goldclearfine carbonationthin head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—tangerine peel predominates—backed by subtle tropical fruit character suggesting melon and stone fruit. The hop character is clean and forward without harshness, while the pale malt base remains restrained and unobtrusive in the background.

citrus, tangerinetropical fruitclean hopsrestrained malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors carrying through the mid-palate over a thin, dry malt foundation. Moderate bitterness arrives cleanly without astringency, playing a supporting role rather than dominating. The overall impression is refreshing and balanced, with nothing calling undue attention to itself.

citrus-forwarddry maltmoderate bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and clean, with residual bitterness fading briskly to leave the palate dry and ready for the next sip. No lingering sweetness or hop burn; the beer exits as neatly as it arrived.

quick finishdryclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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