Throwback
The third of the founding trio, and the brewery's answer to the mid-strength question long before that category grew. It pours hazy gold, and fresh hops dominate the aroma from the moment it is poured. The palate gives citrus and pine over a light malt backing, with a moderate bitterness and lively carbonation lifting a deliberately light body. Very little flavour is given up for the low alcohol.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Throwback
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
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 light, hoppy, piney character as Throwback will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




