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75BEER Island Session IPA

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Okinawan acerola puree gives a bright acidity to a juicy session IPA whose hops are chosen for a showy aroma, a nod to the island's tropical produce with a distinctive character of its own. A summer release in the 75BEER line, available in limited quantities. The recipe is malt, hops and acerola puree alone, at 5% ABV.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicytropicalhoppy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical fruit aromatics lead, with bright acerola puree adding a distinctive tart-cherry note.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 75BEER Island Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A modest, fine-grained head forms and settles to a thin collar with fair lacing. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual profile typical of the session format.

pale goldclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit aromatics lead, with bright acerola puree adding a distinctive tart-cherry note. Noble hops contribute citrus and subtle floral character, layered with a clean, light malt base. The overall impression is fresh and summery, with no harsh or oxidative edges.

acerola cherrycitrus hoptropical fruitclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and tart, with acerola providing natural acidity that frames the palate. Mid-palate shows ripe stone fruit and light citrus from the hop selection, while bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU—enough for definition without overwhelming the delicate fruit character. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with minimal residual sweetness.

juicy aciditystone fruitrestrained bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

Clean and short, with the acerola's tart edge persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. The low ABV allows the finish to feel light and thirst-quenching rather than warming.

tart aftertastelight exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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.

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