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Spicy citrus aromas and stone fruit flavors, with a lightly roasted note and a brilliant hop bitterness; tangerine peel and spicy, citrusy Azacca hops tie it together at an approachable 4.6%. Tangier is named for the ancient city where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, and legend has it that Hercules is said to have rested before facing the giant Antaeus.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicycitrusyhoppy
spicy
citrusy
hoppy
orange
spicy hop
roasted
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus character, prominently featuring tangerine peel and juicy orange notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tangier

◎ Appearance

Tangier presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass walls with strong lacing, leaving a delicate foam collar that gradually subsides. The overall impression is bright and inviting.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus character, prominently featuring tangerine peel and juicy orange notes. Beneath the fruit lies a distinctive spicy, peppery quality from the Azacca hop variety, complemented by a subtle roasted undertone from the pale Malz. The aromatic profile is clean and refreshing without any yeast-derived esters.

tangerine peelspicy hop characterbright citruslightly roasted

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp citrus entry that immediately transitions to a complex hop bitterness woven through the mid-palate. Stone fruit flavors emerge alongside the spicy Azacca signature, while the restrained Malz backbone provides a touch of subtle roast without heaviness. The bitterness is brilliant and well-integrated, building gently rather than overwhelming.

citrus-forwardprominent hop bitternessstone fruit notesspicy finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with citrus and spice lingering pleasantly on the palate. The aftertaste remains refreshing and crisp, encouraging another sip.

dry finishlingering citrusrefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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

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