Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Fakin IPA
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Fakin IPA
◎ Appearance
Fakin IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue characteristic of the session IPA style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, white head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting an inviting visual presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and tropical hop aromatics, with prominent grapefruit and pine notes creating a complex bouquet. A subtle herbal quality adds depth without overwhelming the fresh, clean character. The malt backbone remains restrained, allowing the hop profile to shine clearly.
◐ Taste
The palate entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate citrus flavors that transition into herbal and pine-driven mid-palate complexity. The light body allows the hop bitterness to shine at 45 IBU, providing a dry, balanced profile without heaviness. The finish maintains the clean, hop-forward character throughout.
◑ Finish
A clean, dry finish with lingering pine and grapefruit notes that fade gracefully without any astringency. The refreshing aftertaste invites another sip, making this an ideal everyday session beer.
Food Pairings
What to eat with Fakin IPA