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Subtle tropical flavours and citrus aromas meet a gentle bitterness in this modestly hazy 4.3% session IPA made with American hops. It is a SALT beer served on draught only, launched in partnership with Molson Coors, and its name nods to the alpaca, known for its flame-retardant wool, and to Saltaire's textile past.

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
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath subtle tropical fruit esters that suggest passionfruit and guava.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alpacalypse

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a soft, diffuse haze throughout the body, giving the beer an approachable, unfined character. The head forms quickly and holds with gentle persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a lively bead that maintains steady presence.

pale goldmodestly hazyfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath subtle tropical fruit esters that suggest passionfruit and guava. American hop character dominates without aggression, allowing the clean malt base to provide a soft, bready counterpoint that grounds the aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardtropical estersAmerican hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light, with citrus flavours developing across the mid-palate alongside gentle tropical notes that echo the aroma. Bitterness builds steadily but remains restrained at 40 IBU, offering structure without harshness. The finish stays dry and refreshing, with no clinging sweetness.

citrus-driventropical fruitbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades cleanly, leaving behind a whisper of hop resin and citrus zest. The session strength allows the finish to feel quenching rather than lingering, making this beer well-suited to extended consumption.

clean fadequenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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