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Crisp

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
Australia·India Pale Lager
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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
herbalcitrusybready
herbal
citrusy
bready
fruity
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright dried apricot and prominent lemon zest, followed by subtle notes of freshly baked white bread and soft grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

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.

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About India Pale Lager

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