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Bright IPA

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A hazy IPA filtered until it ran clear, so the fruit character stays and the haze goes. Citra, Centennial and Superdelic are added on the fermenter side, and a clean American ale yeast keeps the beer from clouding over again. Pilsner and Vienna malt lay down a light biscuit base underneath. Tropical fruit and citrus on the nose, a juicy and fruit-driven palate, and a crisp, cleansing finish with moderate bitterness.

ABV
6%
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
fruityjuicytropical
fruity
juicy
tropical
citrusy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit and bright citrus notes, courtesy of the Citra, Centennial, and Superdelic hops.
also:hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bright IPA

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow with excellent clarity, achieved through deliberate filtration that removes the typical haze while preserving hop character. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, with fine lacing around the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visible, contributing to the beer's clean, refreshing presentation.

golden-yellowcrystal clearfine persistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit and bright citrus notes, courtesy of the Citra, Centennial, and Superdelic hops. A light biscuit undertone from the Pilsner and Vienna malz base adds subtle depth without obscuring the fruit character. The clean American ale yeast allows these aromatics to shine without any fermentation esters or phenolic interference.

tropical fruitbright citruslight biscuitclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate is juicy and fruit-forward from the opening, with the hop selection delivering layered tropical and citrus flavors across the mid-palate. The malz base provides a gentle bready sweetness that balances without weighing down the beer. Moderate bitterness arrives in the mid-to-late palate, contributing structure and preventing the fruit from cloying.

juicy fruit-driventropical and citrusmoderate bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and cleansing, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly without harshness. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, leaving the mouth ready for the next sip.

crispdry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
88
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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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.

Finding a similar IPA

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