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Sally

Your Mates Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · IPA · One of 93 IPAs in hopIQ

Sally is the brewery's IPA at 6.0 percent, introduced in 2019 as the first female character in the core range. The beer puts a bold hop charge over a light malt base, with a medium body and a clean finish. Pine resin and citrus zest dominate, backed by juicy tropical fruit and a slightly botanical, grassy edge, while a firm bitterness carries through to the end.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
piney
juicy
resinous
tropical
grassy
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sally

Appearance

Sally presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation and a clean, inviting visual profile typical of well-crafted West Coast IPAs.

golden-amberclearfine headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive pine resin and bright citrus zest, with pronounced grapefruit and lemon notes leading the way. Beneath these hop-forward aromatics lie layers of juicy tropical fruit, subtle herbal and grassy undertones, and a touch of botanical complexity that invites repeated sniffing.

pine resincitrus zesttropical fruitherbal-grassy

Taste

Sally delivers a bold hop charge across a clean, light malt foundation with medium body and excellent balance. Pine and resin notes carry through the palate alongside citrus and tropical fruit, while a firm, persistent bitterness develops steadily and finishes dry and crisp without astringency.

hoppypineycitrusybittersweetdry finish

Finish

The finish is long and clean, with lingering pine and citrus notes fading gracefully into a crisp, dry aftertaste. Bitterness persists without becoming harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

long finishdrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sally

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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 Sally

About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, citrusy character as Sally will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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