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Sága IPA

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A pronounced hop flavor opens this 6.3% IPA, followed by aromas of kiwi, passion fruit and apricot and a clean, assertive finish. New Zealand Rakau, Citra, Centennial and Amarillo lead, with Amarillo, Citra and Rakau added again for dry-hopping. Named after the Norse goddess of poetry and drinking companion of Odin, it has been brewed since 2012.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
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
hoppycleanfruity
hoppy
clean
fruity
citrusy
tropical
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive noble hop character, followed by distinctive tropical fruit notes of kiwi, passion fruit, and apricot.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sága IPA

◎ Appearance

Sága presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive noble hop character, followed by distinctive tropical fruit notes of kiwi, passion fruit, and apricot. A subtle resinous edge underpins the fruit-forward aromatics, with clean malt support in the background.

tropical fruitkiwi, passion fruit, apricotnoble hop characterresinous

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and hoppy with immediate citrus impact from the Citra and Amarillo hops. The mid-palate balances pronounced bitterness with fruity sweetness, maintaining a clean, dry profile that prevents any cloying character. The finish transitions to a more resinous, dry bitterness.

citrus-forwarddrybalanced bitternessclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is assertive and lingering, with dry hop bitterness and a subtle fruit fade that persists for several minutes. No harshness or astringency detracts from the clean aftertaste.

drylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°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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What is a 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.

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