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Polly's strips back to fundamentals with Patternist: El Dorado and Simcoe pushed to their limit. Mango and pineapple dominate the nose, joined by a jelly-tot sweetness, but underneath runs a resinous pine backbone that keeps the fruit in check. An IPA for anyone who wants clarity over complexity — straightforward and unadorned. The 6.6 percent stays approachable, though the hopping demands respect. Drink it fresh and cold.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityresinoustropical
fruity
resinous
tropical
piney
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe mango and pineapple from El Dorado and Simcoe, supported by a distinctive jelly-tot sweetness that recalls boiled sweets.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Patternist

◎ Appearance

Patternist presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and excellent light transmission. A firm, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, lending visual vibrancy to the pour.

pale goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe mango and pineapple from El Dorado and Simcoe, supported by a distinctive jelly-tot sweetness that recalls boiled sweets. Beneath the tropical fruit sits a resinous pine backbone—herbaceous, woodsy—that grounds the composition and prevents the bouquet from becoming cloying. The overall impression is focused and direct rather than layered.

mango, pineappleresinous pinejelly-tot sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the nose. The mid-palate develops a pronounced piney, resinous character that anchors the sweetness and provides structural tension. Bitterness emerges evenly across the palate—assertive but not harsh—and cuts through without overwhelming the fruit. The 6.6% ABV keeps the beer approachable despite the vigorous hopping schedule.

tropical fruitpiney resinbalanced bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous pine notes persisting on the aftertaste. Sweetness fades quickly in favor of a crisp, herbaceous drydown that invites another sip.

dry finishherbal persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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