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Juicy Session IPA

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Made for juicy sessions: inviting aromas of tangerine, pineapple and pine lead to citrus and grapefruit flavors on the palate and a clean finish that leaves room for another round. Sultana, Eureka and Lotus hops and pale two-row malt and oats keep the strength to 5.5% and 30 IBU, light on alcohol but full of IPA flavor.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyjuicy
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
clean
piney
orange
Aroma
Inviting hop-driven nose with prominent tangerine and pineapple notes, underpinned by a herbal pine character.
also:tropical
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Juicy Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with bright clarity and fine carbonation that sustains a modest white head. The beer displays good Schaumhaftung, with lacing that gradually recedes. Light strikes through cleanly, indicating a well-defined session character.

pale goldenbright and clearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

Inviting hop-driven nose with prominent tangerine and pineapple notes, underpinned by a herbal pine character. The Sultana, Eureka, and Lotus hop blend delivers tropical citrus without aggressive resin. Subtle pale malt provides a clean, neutral backbone that allows the hop aromatics to shine.

tangerine, pineappleherbal pinetropical citrusclean malt base

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with grapefruit and orange citrus flavors that develop across the mid-palate. The oats and pale two-row malt create a light, slightly creamy body despite the modest 5.5% ABV, while 30 IBU delivers restrained bitterness that complements rather than dominates. Flavors remain juicy and refreshing throughout.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit, orangelight bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. The beer leaves the palate dry enough to invite another round without fatigue.

clean finishcitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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