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Last Chance IPA

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An easy-drinking American IPA of 6.5% ABV, brewed with two-row barley, rolled oats and Citra and El Dorado hops. Citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors settle in softly on the palate, and the finish is juicy. Weyerbacher lists it among its year-round favorites.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—lime zest and grapefruit pith—layered over ripe tropical fruit character: mango and passionfruit.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Last Chance IPA

◎ Appearance

Last Chance IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass with visible lacing, while carbonation registers as lively and well-integrated throughout the pour.

pale goldenclear and brightmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus notes—lime zest and grapefruit pith—layered over ripe tropical fruit character: mango and passionfruit. A soft, supporting malt backbone emerges beneath, contributing gentle sweetness without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrus forwardtropical fruitclean malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus and tropical fruit intensity that persists across the mid-palate with a smooth, oat-derived mouthfeel. Bitterness registers as moderate and restrained, allowing the hop-driven fruit flavors to remain prominent without harsh edges. The finish trails cleanly into a dry, refreshing conclusion.

juicy and fruit-forwardrestrained bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively brief, fading gracefully with residual citrus notes and a light, pleasant dryness. No harsh astringency lingers; instead, a refreshing, quenching quality dominates the aftertaste.

dry and cleanrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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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