A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for The Stonewall Inn IPA
◎ Appearance
Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The beer displays bright carbonation that generates steady streams of bubbles rising through the clear body.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes of lemon peel and fresh grapefruit zest, characteristic of the Citra hop variety. Beneath these aromatics lies a light, pale malt foundation with subtle bread-like notes that provide gentle support without obscuring the hop character.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with crisp citrus flavors that mirror the aroma, supported by a clean, pale malt sweetness. The bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, allowing the delicate hop character to remain prominent while maintaining balance in this light-bodied session format.
◑ Finish
The beer concludes with a dry finish that leaves a lingering citrus character on the palate. The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, with the grapefruit and lemon notes extending the drinking experience.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of The Stonewall Inn IPA
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with The Stonewall Inn IPA
About Session IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Session 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 Session IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, dry, light character as The Stonewall Inn IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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