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Kiss of Dank

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Once brewed exclusively for onsite enjoyment in the Alchemist's Beer Garden, this lower-ABV American IPA (5.1%) is made with Citra, Summit and Columbus hops. The nose brings weed, red grape, flowers, crackers and a touch of toast; the palate adds a green, vegetal, soil-like quality and a lemon-lime streak. Available once or twice per summer.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
dankearthycitrusy
dank
earthy
citrusy
grassy
floral
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced herbal and vegetal cannabis notes, followed by red grape skin and subtle floral honeysuckle aromatics.
also:hoppy,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kiss of Dank

◎ Appearance

Light golden amber with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, with steady streams of small bubbles rising through the body. Schaumkleiden forms a delicate ring around the glass as the head recedes.

golden amberbright, clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced herbal and vegetal cannabis notes, followed by red grape skin and subtle floral honeysuckle aromatics. A light cracker and toast foundation emerges beneath, creating depth without heaviness. The Citra, Summit, and Columbus hops showcase their earthy complexity without overwhelming the delicate malt backbone.

herbal, dankred grape, floralcracker, toast notes

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp with a green, soil-like character that intensifies through the mid-palate. Lemon-lime citrus streaks cut across a vegetal, grassy foundation, while a restrained 60 IBU bitterness keeps the beer balanced rather than aggressive. The low 5.1% ABV allows the hop complexity to remain nimble and precise.

grassy, vegetallemon-lime citrusearthy, mineralmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the herbal and citrus notes lingering briefly before fading. A light, lingering bitterness accompanies the aftertaste without becoming harsh or overpowering.

dry finishherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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