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Atlanta's OG IPA

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The brewery's original India Pale Ale: grapefruit and pine on the palate, a clean and bright finish and a balance the chosen malts help set. Cascade, Chinook, Columbus and Simcoe hops meet 2-Row, 70/80, Munich and wheat malts at 6.3% ABV. The brewery calls it a very approachable IPA. Listed at 50 IBU, it is part of the year-round lineup.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
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
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Atlanta's OG IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation visible throughout. A dense white head forms on the pour and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, indicating good foam stability and malt backbone.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Fresh pine resin and grapefruit pith dominate the nose, backed by a clean herbal spice from Chinook and Columbus hops. Subtle breadiness from the Munich and wheat malts provides ballast without obscuring the bright citrus and noble hop character.

pine resingrapefruitherbal spiceclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright grapefruit and pine flavours that persist through the mid-palate, supported by a grainy, slightly sweet malt base. Bitterness unfolds evenly at 50 IBU—assertive but not harsh—and integrates seamlessly with the hop profile to create balance rather than confrontation.

grapefruitpineygrainy maltbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and dry exit with lingering pine and citrus notes fading into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. No harshness or astringency; the finish invites another sip.

drycrisplingering citrus
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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