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The Sinner

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The Sinner is the strong IPA of the O Brother core range, at 6.2% and hopped entirely with Citra. The hops give it a vivid citrus character, accompanied by floral notes, a little spice and some tropical fruit. Underneath sits a base blended from seven malts in which sweetness and a biscuity note keep each other in balance.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter62 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyfloral
citrusy
hoppy
floral
tropical
malty
spicy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant Citra hop character, delivering pronounced citrus notes alongside delicate floral undertones.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Sinner

◎ Appearance

The Sinner presents a bright, golden-amber hue characteristic of its 8 SRM profile. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

golden-amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant Citra hop character, delivering pronounced citrus notes alongside delicate floral undertones. A gentle spice component emerges in the mid-range, accompanied by hints of tropical fruit that add complexity. Beneath the aromatic hop profile, the seven-malt base contributes a warm, subtle sweetness and biscuity foundation that grounds the overall impression.

Citra citrusfloral, spicetropical fruitbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the Citra hops immediately asserting their citric character on the palate. Mid-palate develops a balanced interplay between the beer's inherent malt sweetness and a measured bitterness at 62 IBU; the biscuity note from the seven-malt blend provides textural weight and prevent the beer from becoming thin or over-hoppy. The finish carries through with lingering citrus and floral hop notes layered over the malt's subtle caramel undertones.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessmalt sweetnessstructured body

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, trailing citrus and a dry, slightly resinous bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste is clean, with just a whisper of the malt's biscuity character persisting on the palate.

citrus fadedry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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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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