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Free Rein

Purity Brewing Co.
United Kingdom·Session IPA
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Free Rein is a golden session IPA of 4.5% that Purity introduced in autumn 2025 as a cask beer for pubs. The brewery describes it as bursting with citrus, pineapple and mango aromas, followed by tropical fruit flavours and a clean, smooth, resinous finish. It shares its strength with Purity's Session IPA but is a separate beer: that one is infused with grapefruit peel, while no fruit addition is mentioned for Free Rein.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyresinous
tropical
citrusy
resinous
fruity
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose bursts with tropical fruit aromatics—pineapple and mango dominate the initial impression, layered with brisk citrus notes that suggest grapefruit and lemon zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Free Rein

◎ Appearance

Free Rein presents a bright golden hue, clear and translucent, with fine carbonation evident throughout. The head is modest but stable, displaying good adhesion to the glass as it gradually settles.

bright goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts with tropical fruit aromatics—pineapple and mango dominate the initial impression, layered with brisk citrus notes that suggest grapefruit and lemon zest. Beneath the fruit, a subtle resinous quality from noble hops provides structure without overwhelming the delicate bouquet.

pineapplemangocitrus zestresinous hops

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and refreshing, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma—pineapple and mango carry through onto the palate. Mid-palate develops a light, smooth character underpinned by restrained bitterness and a resinous hop presence that adds grip without harshness. The 4.5% ABV keeps the body lean and sessionable.

tropical fruit forwardlight-bodiedclean malt basebalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with resinous notes lingering pleasantly without becoming sharp. A subtle fruity aftertaste fades gently, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dryresinous lingeringrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
75
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

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

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