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Septem 8th Day IPA

Septem Microbrewery
Greece·American IPA
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Septem's flagship hop-forward ale — the '8th Day' IPA (beyond the 7-day week of the brewery's naming scheme) is a bold American IPA brewed on Evia island. American hops deliver citrus, grapefruit, tropical fruit and pine over a clean malt base with a firm, dry bitter finish at 60 IBU. Septem 8th Day IPA is Greece's most accomplished craft IPA: a beer that holds its own against international craft benchmarks.

ABV
6.5%
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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
piney
orange
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by classic American hop character featuring prominent citrus and grapefruit notes layered with fresh pine and herbal undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Septem 8th Day IPA

◎ Appearance

Septem 8th Day IPA presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a moderate white head that dissipates at a measured pace. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with fine, persistent bubbles that maintain good retention throughout the glass.

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◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by classic American hop character featuring prominent citrus and grapefruit notes layered with fresh pine and herbal undertones. A subtle floral complexity emerges on deeper inspection, while the clean malt base provides a restrained sweetness that balances the assertive hop aromatics without interference.

citrus-forwardpinegrapefruitfloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors that showcase quality American hop selection, transitioning through a slightly spicy, herbal mid-palate with persistent pine notes. The 60 IBU bitterness builds progressively without overwhelming the clean malt foundation, delivering a well-proportioned bitter finish with excellent balance.

citrustropicalherbalbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that fade cleanly without astringency. The aftertaste remains refreshing and hop-driven, leaving a pleasant bitter impression that encourages another sip.

drycleanlingering bitterness
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
83
Finish
84
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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Food Pairing

What to eat with Septem 8th Day IPA

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About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Septem 8th Day IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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