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Scorcher

Brooklyn Brewery
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🌍 United States · Session IPA · One of 75 Session IPAs in hopIQ

Scorcher is a session IPA of 4.5 percent that puts its hops first. Amarillo, Simcoe, Cascade and Bravo open with floral notes and pine resin, followed by orange zest, grapefruit and a grassy edge. A firm, mouth-watering bitterness arrives early, a light toasted malt note steadies the middle, and the finish is clean and lively. Brewed to a modest original gravity of 10.8 degrees Plato, the beer keeps a light body without thinning out its hop character.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
floral
grassy
orange
piney
Malt character
toasty
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Scorcher

◎ Appearance

Scorcher presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head forms quickly and retains with firm, fine bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation appears well-integrated and lively throughout.

pale goldenclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinctive floral and resinous hop character from Amarillo and Simcoe, layered with bright citrus notes of orange zest and grapefruit. A grassy undertone adds herbaceous dimension, while subtle toasted malt provides a gentle backbone without dominating the aromatic profile.

floral hopspine resincitrus zestgrassy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a firm, mouth-watering bitterness that arrives early and sets the tone. The mid-palate settles into light toasted malt notes that stabilize the structure without adding weight, while citrus and herbal hop flavors remain prominent. The body stays lean and refreshing, never becoming thin or watery despite the modest gravity.

firm bitternesslight maltcitrus-herbal

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lively, with hop bitterness lingering pleasantly into the aftertaste. Drying sensations persist without harshness, inviting another sip.

drylively
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Scorcher

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Scorcher

About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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 hoppy, floral, citrusy character as Scorcher will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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