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The Stonewall Inn IPA

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The Stonewall Inn IPA has been brewed since 2017 in partnership with the charitable initiative of the Stonewall Inn, the New York bar at the origin of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. The session IPA is hopped with Citra alone. Lemon peel and fresh grapefruit zest dominate the nose, supported by a light pale malt base with a touch of bread. The bitterness is gentle, the body light, and the dry finish leaves a lingering citrus note behind.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppybready
citrusy
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes of lemon peel and fresh grapefruit zest, characteristic of the Citra hop variety.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

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.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ 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.

lemon peelgrapefruit zestlight malt basebread notes

◐ 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.

citrus-forwardgentle bitternessclean maltlight body

◑ 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.

dry finishlingering citruscrisp aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°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 Session IPA

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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.

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