Light Duty IPA Extract Beer Recipe Kit

Light Duty IPA

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Light Duty IPA delivers the punchy hop character of a West Coast IPA in an easygoing, low-ABV package. Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops bring bright citrus, floral pine, and a clean, assertive bitterness over a lean malt base. Its hop-forward refreshment that keeps your workday light and your pint glass full.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Citrus zest, pine resin, and subtle floral hops.
• Appearance: Light golden amber with clear brilliance and a persistent white head.
• Flavor: Classic C-hop blend of grapefruit, pine, and balanced bitterness over crisp malt.
• Mouthfeel: Dry, medium-light body with crisp carbonation and a snappy finish.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Session West Coast IPA
• Fermentation Range: 6072F
• OG: 1.038
• IBU: 28
• ABV: 3.9%

Looking for the all-grain version? Check out the Light Duty IPA All-Grain Kit.

Session IPA Style Background (BJCP 21B Specialty IPA)

The Session IPA brings classic IPA flavor to a lower-strength, highly drinkable format. Expect hop-forward aroma and flavor with moderate bitterness, light body, and a crisp finish. Bright and balanced, its everything you love about a West Coast IPA without the buzz.

Style Guidelines (Specialty IPA Session IPA)

• SRM: 48
• IBU: 2545
• OG: 1.0361.042
• ABV: 3.54.5%

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