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Sága Sensation IPA

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Candied lime, tangerine and grapefruit aromas rise over sourdough and toast malt flavors in this medium-bodied IPA, which ends with a refreshing, clean bitterness. Bravo is the hop, dry-hopped with Nectaron and more Bravo, and IPA malt forms the base. Golden with rich white foam, it comes in at 5.5% ABV and has been brewed since 2024.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter52 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytoastyclean
citrusy
toasty
clean
hoppy
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct candied citrus notes—lime and tangerine dominate, with grapefruit backing quietly in the mid-register.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sága Sensation IPA

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and luminosity. The head presents as rich and dense white foam that clings persistently to the glass walls, showing fine Schaumkleiden as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated.

bright goldenwhite head retentionclear and brilliant

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct candied citrus notes—lime and tangerine dominate, with grapefruit backing quietly in the mid-register. Beneath the hop character lies a subtle foundation of sourdough and toasted grain, adding textural complexity without overwhelming the fresh citrus profile.

candied citruslime and tangerinesourdough undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and medium-bodied, with the Bravo hop providing citrus backbone alongside the toasted malt foundation. Mid-palate develops breadiness and mild warmth from the 5.5% ABV, while the secondary dry-hop addition of Nectaron and Bravo adds layered tropical and citric complexity. Bitterness builds gradually and finishes clean without harshness.

toasted malt charactercitrus-drivenbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and moderately dry, with lingering citrus notes fading into a subtle grainy sweetness. Bitterness recedes politely, leaving a clean aftertaste that invites the next sip.

crisp and dryclean aftertaste
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
74
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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About IPA

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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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