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Jute

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Juicy citrus carries the glass, a low bitterness follows, and the finish lands on melon rind. Jute is a hazy-style session IPA at 4.2%, brewed with Centennial, Mosaic, Topaz and Vic Secret hops from America and Australia plus oats and wheat. It borrows its name from the versatile natural fabric spun into bags, rugs and ropes, and its keg version won silver at the 2025 SIBA North East awards.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East)
Keg Session Pale Ale (up to 4.4%)
★Silver — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, North East) (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
citrusyjuicyhoppy
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
tart
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—lifted by the Centennial, Topaz, and Vic Secret hops.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jute

◎ Appearance

Jute presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy appearance, characteristic of its style. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence. The turbidity stems from suspended yeast and adjunct proteins, creating an inviting, approachable visual presence.

pale goldenhazyfine white headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—orange zest and grapefruit—lifted by the Centennial, Topaz, and Vic Secret hops. A subtle wheat character emerges beneath, adding softness and mild grain sweetness. The overall aromatics remain clean and refreshing, without aggressive hop intensity or oxidative notes.

bright citrusorange zestwheatclean hop profile

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and approachable, with citrus flavors dominating the mid-palate alongside a gentle fruitiness from the Mosaic hop contribution. A light tartness appears at the midpoint, balancing the wheat and oat body. Bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU, allowing fruit character to shine while providing sufficient structure for a session-strength IPA.

juicy citruslight bodyrestrained bitternesstart undertone

◑ Finish

The finish transitions toward melon rind—slightly dry and herbal—fading cleanly without residual sweetness. This drying quality complements the low alcohol, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

melon rinddry finishrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
76
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

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

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