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Nasc is a session IPA at 4.0%, brewed with barley malt and oats. Citrus and tropical fruit shape the hop flavour, and the beer is geared towards refreshment. The name is Irish for bond or connection. O Brother developed it in 2024 together with a supermarket chain, which sells it exclusively in Ireland.

ABV
4%
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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered over subtle tropical fruit character that suggests passionfruit and light stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nasc

◎ Appearance

Nasc presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that creates a delicate, persistent white head. The lacing clings evenly to the glass as the beer is consumed, indicating a well-balanced body and proper adjunct integration.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationlasting head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—layered over subtle tropical fruit character that suggests passionfruit and light stone fruit. Beneath the hop profile lies a soft, grainy malt base with a whisper of oatmeal sweetness that grounds the aromatic profile without dominating.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitgrainydelicate

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with the oat adjunct lending a silky mouthfeel that belies the low ABV. Citrus and tropical hop flavors build across the mid-palate with restrained bitterness; the 40 IBU sits perfectly balanced—present enough to define the beer's character without overwhelming the fruit expression or drinkability.

silky mouthfeelcitrus-drivenbalanced bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately brief, allowing the tropical and citrus notes to fade gracefully into a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste. The restraint in alcohol and bitterness leaves no harshness, making the beer easy to return to.

cleandrymoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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

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