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Flax

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Floral notes bloom alongside citrusy flavours and finish on pine in this bold yet bright 6.6% IPA. Flax is named after the humble flax, the unsung hero of the floral world, whose seed and stem fibres become strong, lightweight linen, and SALT calls the beer just as versatile.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralpineycitrusy
floral
piney
citrusy
hoppy
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral character—delicate and herbaceous—followed by vibrant citrus notes that add brightness and lift.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Flax

◎ Appearance

Flax presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head builds generously and maintains a fine, persistent collar with good lacing retention against the glass. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with visible effervescence suggesting a well-conditioned pour.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral character—delicate and herbaceous—followed by vibrant citrus notes that add brightness and lift. Underlying pine and resinous hoppy undertones emerge as the beer warms, creating a complex and layered aromatic profile that feels both bold and refined.

floral, herbaceouscitrus, brightpine, resinous

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and direct, with citrusy hop character immediately present on the palate. Mid-palate develops piney, resinous qualities balanced by a subtle tropical fruitiness, while the Malz foundation remains restrained and clean. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, building gradually toward the finish without dominating.

citrus-forwardpiney, resinousbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with pine and bitter hop notes holding center stage. Aftertaste remains clean with a gentle herbal echo that encourages another sip.

dry finishhoppy persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°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 IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

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

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