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Clann

O Brother Brewing
Ireland·Session IPA
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Clann, Irish for family, is a session IPA at 3.8%. O Brother introduced it in late 2024 as one of the beers it brews for exclusive sale through a supermarket chain in Ireland. Citrus leads the hop character, joined by a hint of pine, and the taste is clean and crisp.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
citrusycleanhoppy
citrusy
clean
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest dominate the hop character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clann

◎ Appearance

Clann presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, clean presence. A fine white head forms and dissipates with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

pale goldbright clarityfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest dominate the hop character. A subtle earthiness and gentle pine thread through the background, supported by a soft, neutral malt base that does not overpower. The overall impression is clean and inviting without any rough edges.

citrus, lemon, grapefruitsubtle pineclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright citrus and a crisp, refreshing character that carries the hop profile from nose to finish. Bittering is moderate and well-mannered at 40 IBU, providing structure without aggression. Malt remains light and transparent, allowing the hop expression to shine while maintaining balance and drinkability.

crisp citrusmoderate bitternessdry, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying cleanly with a lingering citrus note. No harshness or astringency mars the aftertaste—it simply fades to a pleasant, neutral dryness.

dry, citrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
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

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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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