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Martigny Vice

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Named for the brewery's hometown, Martigny Vice looks like a full-blown IPA but sits at just 3.5% ABV. Tropical fruit and citrus lead the nose, and the palate brings fruity hop aromas with a light hint of peach. Amarillo, Simcoe and cryo versions of Simcoe and Citra supply the hops over a malt bill with oats and wheat. The recipe hasn't changed since the beer carried the name FWT.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
peach
wheat
Aroma
The nose is dominated by tropical and citrus notes that belie the beer's modest alcohol content.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Martigny Vice

◎ Appearance

Martigny Vice presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance. The head forms quickly and maintains a fine, delicate structure with good lacing against the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, appropriate for a session beer meant to refresh.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by tropical and citrus notes that belie the beer's modest alcohol content. Amarillo, Simcoe, and Citra hops deliver pronounced aromas of ripe mango, citrus pith, and stone fruit, with a subtle peach note threading through. A light wheaten undertone from the oat and wheat bill provides a soft backdrop without overwhelming the hop character.

tropical fruitcitrus forwardpeach notesherbal Simcoe

◐ Taste

The palate opens with fruity hop flavours that persist across the mid-palate, delivering the promised tropical and citrus character without harshness. Bitterness is restrained at 20 IBU, offering just enough edge to balance the fruit-driven profile while maintaining drinkability. The oats and wheat create a soft, slightly creamy mouthfeel that supports the hop oils.

fruity hop characterrestrained bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, leaving behind a lingering citrus and peach note that fades gracefully. The low alcohol and moderate bitterness ensure no warming sensation or astringency.

clean exitcitrus linger
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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