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Three Taverns Daylight

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Three Taverns' low-alc session IPA — 3.5% ABV, hop-forward within its weight class, extra-light body, dry finish. Same ABV as Beeps lager but built on hop character rather than malt-lean simplicity. The all-day IPA slot in the Decatur core — sub-4% and honest about it, not a full IPA in disguise.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanhoppycitrusy
clean
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
orange
Aroma
Bright citrus and floral hop character dominates the nose, with clear notes of orange peel and grapefruit zest.
also:floral
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Three Taverns Daylight

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. Fine white head forms readily and maintains a delicate collar of lacing around the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus and floral hop character dominates the nose, with clear notes of orange peel and grapefruit zest. Subtle tropical fruit undertones emerge on closer inspection, suggesting passionfruit or guava. Light, restrained Malz foundation provides minimal backdrop, allowing the hop aroma to remain the focal point.

orange zestfloral hopstropical fruit

◐ Taste

Clean, dry entry with immediate hop bitterness and citrus flavor that builds through the mid-palate. Light body carries the flavors efficiently without heaviness; the malt structure is intentionally lean, allowing hop definition to remain sharp. Moderate bitterness (40 IBU) finishes dry and crisp, with no sweetness or thick mouthfeel.

dry finishlight-bodiedcitrus forward

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a lingering dry quality and fading hop bitterness. No residual sweetness or malt warmth; the aftertaste is clean and refreshing, inviting the next sip.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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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