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Splash

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A very cloudy session IPA, light and full of aroma, with Citra and Mosaic hops bursting into citrus and tropical fruit notes. It brings the flavour of an IPA at low alcohol and is very drinkable. Splash is one of Smach's seasonal releases, special editions that change from year to year, and it is unfiltered and carbonates naturally.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus and tropical fruit aromatics from Citra and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Splash

◎ Appearance

Splash presents a pale golden-yellow body beneath a substantial, creamy head. The beer is notably hazy throughout, with suspended yeast and hop particles creating a cloudy, diffuse appearance characteristic of its unfiltered nature. Fine carbonation contributes a persistent foam collar with moderate lacing retention.

pale goldenvery hazycreamy headnaturally carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus and tropical fruit aromatics from Citra and Mosaic hops. Prominent notes of grapefruit zest, blood orange, and stone fruit emerge immediately, layered with hints of mango and passionfruit. A subtle, clean malt base supports the hop-forward profile without adding sweetness or grain-forward character.

citrus zesttropical fruitbright, cleanCitra and Mosaic

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a light, crisp body that allows the hop character to take center stage. Citrus and tropical flavors develop fully on entry and mid-palate, with a moderate, well-integrated bitterness (30 IBU) that provides structure without harshness. The finish dries cleanly, leaving a refreshing, slightly fruity aftertaste.

light bodycitric bitemoderate bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading cleanly with lingering citrus and a subtle herbal edge. No cloying sweetness or warming alcohol heat remains, making the low 4.5% ABV entirely transparent.

clean faderefreshingcrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
73
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, tropical character as Splash will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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