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Transmission

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Transmission began as a trial brew before the brewer even joined full time, and in 2018 it took the top spot in the SIBA craft keg competition. Tropical aromas lead the way, followed by bittersweet, resinous flavours and a soft, juicy mouthfeel under a hazy orange glow. It anchors the core range at 6.9% ABV.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2018
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Champion Keg Beers
Gold · 2018
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
Keg Champion Premium Strong Beers
Gold · 2018
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East)
Keg Premium Strong Beers
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (Champion Keg Beers)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (Keg Champion Premium Strong Beers)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East) (Keg Premium Strong Beers)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalresinousjuicy
tropical
resinous
juicy
hoppy
clean
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is immediately tropical, with ripe stone fruit and citrus notes from well-integrated noble hops.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Transmission

◎ Appearance

Transmission displays a hazy orange hue with good brilliance through its cloud of suspended particles. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing that marks each sip. Carbonation is moderate and steady, supporting the soft, full-bodied presence in the glass.

hazy orangepersistent headfine lacingsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately tropical, with ripe stone fruit and citrus notes from well-integrated noble hops. A subtle resinous backbone emerges beneath the fruity impression, balanced by clean malt undertones that avoid harshness. The overall character is inviting and fresh, without any harsh solvent qualities.

tropical fruitresinous hopcitrus notesclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and bittersweet, with tropical fruit flavors meeting a measured, resinous bitterness that resolves cleanly. Mid-palate maintains body and softness while the 60 IBU provide structure without overwhelming. The finish dries gently, leaving behind a pleasant hoppy grip balanced by the beer's smooth mouthfeel.

tropical, bittersweetmeasured bitternesssoft bodyjuicy palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with resinous and citrus notes tapering gracefully. A soft, dry aftertaste lingers pleasantly without astringency.

clean finishresinous fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, resinous, juicy character as Transmission will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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