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Easy-Going Assassin

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Mandarin orange, mango and apricot with a juicy grapefruit bitterness. Side fact: this is the scaled-down, gluten-free version of Baby-Faced Assassin, brewed with 100 % Citra and designed to keep all that is great about B-FA without the headache the following day.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyorangefruity
citrusy
orange
fruity
juicy
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
Vibrant citrus character leads, with pronounced mandarin and tangerine notes complemented by subtle tropical fruit—ripe mango and apricot hints.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Easy-Going Assassin

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. A tight white head forms with good retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes. The overall presentation is bright and inviting, typical of a well-executed session beer.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Vibrant citrus character leads, with pronounced mandarin and tangerine notes complemented by subtle tropical fruit—ripe mango and apricot hints. The Citra hop profile dominates without asserting harshness, offering a clean, bright nosing experience that suggests juiciness rather than pine or resin.

citrus-forwardmandarin, mango, apricottropical fruitclean Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, delivering juicy grapefruit and orange flavors upfront. The mid-palate sustains the fruit-driven character while a moderate, refined bitterness builds—approachable and never aggressive. Minimal malt backbone allows the hop expression to remain the focal point throughout, finishing with gentle citrus lingering on the palate.

juicy citrusgrapefruit bitternesslight bodyfruit-driven

◑ Finish

Dry, clean conclusion with the grapefruit bitterness fading gracefully into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. The finish is short to medium, leaving the drinker wanting another sip rather than fatigued.

dry finishrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
82
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

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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

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