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Planier Equinox

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Named after the Planier lighthouse island guarding Marseille's bay. A single malt, single hop Session IPA brewed entirely with Equinox hops. Double Gold medalist at France Bière Challenge 2020 — clean, aromatic, and refreshing with tropical citrus character and a long hoppy finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
floral
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant Equinox hop character, delivering pronounced tropical citrus notes—grapefruit and mandarin with subtle stone fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Planier Equinox

◎ Appearance

Planier Equinox presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms fine white foam with notable lacing that clings to the glass walls, indicating good malt structure and carbonation retention. The carbonation appears well-integrated, producing a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent lacingfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant Equinox hop character, delivering pronounced tropical citrus notes—grapefruit and mandarin with subtle stone fruit undertones. A light floral complexity emerges beneath the citrus, while clean fermentation character keeps the profile sharp and transparent. The aroma remains focused and aromatic without any harsh green qualities.

tropical citrusgrapefruitfloral hopclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with a light, supportive malt foundation allowing the single Equinox hop to dominate. Mid-palate develops citrus bitterness—grapefruit pith and dry orange zest—balanced by minimal residual sweetness. The bitterness builds gradually and remains integrated rather than sharp, finishing with a hoppy, slightly resinous character.

citrus bitternesslight malt bodyhoppy finishclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish extends moderately long, with lingering hoppy bitterness and citrus zest that gradually fades. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness or harsh alcohol warmth.

hoppy persistencedry citrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Planier Equinox will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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