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Summit Saga IPA

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Summit's modern IPA flagship. Centennial, Citra and Simcoe hops deliver tropical fruit and citrus over a clean malt base — approachable bitterness and a crisp, dry finish. Minnesota's everyday IPA.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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
floral
piney
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the triumvirate of Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe hops, delivering a captivating blend of citrus zest and tropical fruit notes.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Summit Saga IPA

◎ Appearance

Summit Saga IPA displays a brilliant golden amber hue characteristic of well-crafted American IPAs. The beer presents excellent clarity with a vibrant, white foam head that demonstrates solid retention. Crisp carbonation is evident in the persistent effervescence and lacing.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the triumvirate of Centennial, Citra, and Simcoe hops, delivering a captivating blend of citrus zest and tropical fruit notes. Pine and subtle resinous character provide earthy depth without overpowering the bright hop profile. A clean malt backbone supports the aromatics without introducing diacetyl or off-flavors.

citrus zesttropical fruitpineclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and grapefruit notes before transitioning to tropical fruit flavors mid-sip. A balanced, approachable bitterness of 55 IBUs builds gradually without becoming aggressive, supported by a crisp, grain-forward malt base that prevents harshness. The medium body carries the flavors cleanly without excessive sweetness or residual grain character.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesstropicalcrisp malt

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and clean, with lingering citrus and pine notes that fade gracefully without bitterness overstaying its welcome. A refreshing, crisp conclusion makes this an ideal sessionable everyday IPA.

drycleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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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About American IPA

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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

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