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Dale's Easy IPA

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Tropical and citrus notes fill the aroma, and the flavor brings a light bitterness with an effervescent mouthfeel and a substantial body. It finishes clean and dry, with another tropical punch from Eldorado, Citra and Mosaic hops. At 4.9% ABV it comes with a wink: when people asked whether it is just Pinner, the brewery answered "good question."

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
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
tropicalcleancitrusy
tropical
clean
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath sharp citrus impressions from Eldorado, Citra, and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dale's Easy IPA

◎ Appearance

Dale's Easy IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with delicate lacing that adheres to the walls. The effervescent character is immediately apparent, signaling a crisp, well-carbonated brew.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—layered beneath sharp citrus impressions from Eldorado, Citra, and Mosaic hops. A light, clean malt foundation sits in the background without asserting itself, allowing the hop-driven aromatics to dominate. There is no harsh alcohol character despite the moderate strength.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardclean malt basenoble hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and balanced, with tropical and citrus flavors unfolding across the mid-palate in a full-bodied yet drinkable matrix. Bitterness arrives as a light, refined backdrop rather than an aggressive bite, integrating seamlessly with the hop aromatics. The effervescence contributes crisp edges that prevent any heaviness, maintaining excellent drinkability throughout.

tropical, citrus blendmoderate bitternessfull-bodiedcrisp mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish resolves cleanly and dry, with the tropical hop character persisting as a pleasant aftertaste without lingering harshness. The beer closes with restraint, leaving only a faint citrus memory and a refreshing sensation of completion.

dry, clean finishtropical aftertastebrief
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

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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.

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