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Crisp

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · India Pale Lager · One of 9 India Pale Lagers in hopIQ

Crisp is Rocky Ridge's mid-strength session beer, built for long afternoons at just 3.4% ABV and formerly sold as Session IPL. It pours light blonde with an off-white head and lasting lace. The aroma brings dried apricot, snappy lemon zest and freshly baked white bread. On the palate a delicate malt base carries light grain and zesty, herbal character from Australian hops, finishing with a low bitterness that calls for the next sip.

ABV
3.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and light-bodied.

Built for the second pour — a clean shape that stays inviting through the round.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another India Pale Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
herbal
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crisp

◎ Appearance

Crisp presents a light blonde hue with excellent clarity and a fine off-white head that clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, befitting a session beer designed for extended drinking.

pale blondecrisp carbonationlasting lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright dried apricot and prominent lemon zest, followed by subtle notes of freshly baked white bread and soft grain. Australian hop character adds a snappy herbal dimension without dominating the aromatic profile.

dried apricotlemon zestherbal hopsbready

◐ Taste

A delicate malt backbone provides gentle grain sweetness and breadiness on entry, while Australian hops deliver zesty, herbal notes across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the citrus and grain interplay to lead, with clean, dry development.

light grainherbal and citruslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with lingering herbal and citrus notes that invite the next sip rather than linger heavily. A gentle bitterness fades cleanly, leaving only refreshment in its wake.

clean, dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Crisp

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Crisp

About India Pale Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a India Pale Lager?

India Pale Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar India Pale Lager

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

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