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Taste the escape: citrus, pineapple, stone fruit and a tropical streak run bright and juicy through this IPA, while the bitterness stays low. Five hop varieties — Citra, Columbus, Mosaic, Simcoe and Waimea — sit on 2-Row, Munich, Carafoam and a blend of crystal malts, for 6.6% ABV. The brewery lists it at 35 IBU, and it is part of the year-round lineup.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 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 Daytrip

◎ Appearance

Daytrip presents a bright pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that settles into delicate lacing around the glass. The beer exhibits lively carbonation that sustains the foam collar throughout the drinking experience. Light catches the body with translucent brilliance, inviting immediate engagement.

pale goldclear and brightfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus notes—orange peel and grapefruit zest—layered with ripe pineapple and stone fruit character. Five hop varieties work in harmony to deliver a juicy tropical impression without harsh resinous edges. Underlying malt provides gentle caramel sweetness that frames rather than dominates the aromatic profile.

citrus peeltropical fruitpineapplesoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with bright citrus and juicy stone fruit flavors immediately present. The mid-palate maintains tropical character—peach and pineapple notes—while remaining clean and approachable. Bitterness arrives at moderate levels (35 IBU), providing structure and balance without overshadowing the fruit-forward character.

juicy and brightstone fruitbalanced bitternesstropical sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. Low alcohol warmth fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry finishcitrus persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
72
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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