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Auric

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A strong grapefruit aroma and a dry body with a quenching array of fruit rind, dried pine and lemon zest, over a long, enveloping finish. An excessively dry-hopped session IPA of 4.0% with Citra and Amarillo, unfiltered, vegan friendly and certified gluten free. First brewed in 2016. Pale gold, brewed in Shropshire.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2026
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Bottle & Can Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
Bronze · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West)
Keg Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Bottle & Can Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
★Bronze — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, Midlands & West) (Keg Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%))
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypiney
hoppy
citrusy
piney
fruity
resinous
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a pronounced grapefruit character, lifted by the synergy of Citra and Amarillo hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Auric

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in colour with excellent clarity, presenting a bright, luminous character in the glass. The head rises with modest density and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the sides. Carbonation is brisk and visible, sustaining a light, effervescent quality throughout.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a pronounced grapefruit character, lifted by the synergy of Citra and Amarillo hops. Dried pine needles and lemon zest emerge beneath, with a subtle herbaceous backbone and a wisp of resinous intensity. The malt base recedes appropriately, allowing the hop profile to command the sensory experience.

grapefruitlemon zestdried pineresinous

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and citrus-forward, with bright fruit rind flavours layering across the mid-palate. A balanced bitterness unfolds—neither aggressive nor timid—grounded in pine and herbal notes that persist without overwhelming the lower alcohol context. The body remains lean and quenching, driven by precise hopping rather than malt sweetness.

citrus-drivendry bodypiney bitternesscrisp palate

◑ Finish

The finish is long and enveloping, with the dryness extending well into the aftertaste. Lemon and grapefruit notes linger alongside a subtle resinous texture, leaving the mouth refreshed and reaching for another sip.

long, dry finishcitrus persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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