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BDX Session IPA

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Brewed around the Mosaic hop — chosen for its powerful bitterness and exuberant aromas. An accessible, sessionable IPA that bridges the gap between wine drinkers and hop lovers in France's most celebrated wine city.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
hoppyfruitycitrusy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
clean
floral
herbal
Aroma
Mosaic hops deliver a pronounced citrus and floral character that dominates the nose, with subtle herbal undertones and a whisper of green fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BDX Session IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing that gradually recedes. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed session ale.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Mosaic hops deliver a pronounced citrus and floral character that dominates the nose, with subtle herbal undertones and a whisper of green fruit. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the hop aromatics to take center stage without overwhelming. A crisp, clean quality keeps the bouquet fresh and approachable.

citrus forwardfloral hopsherbal notesclean

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and hoppy with immediate bitterness that sits at a balanced 40 IBU—enough to assert presence without becoming harsh. The mid-palate develops fruity, citrusy notes that complement the firm bitterness, while a smooth drinking quality prevents any astringency. The body remains light and crisp throughout, never feeling thin or underbuilt.

hoppy bitecitrus fruitbalanced bitternesssmooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness gradually fading into a clean herbal echo. A refreshing quality remains in the aftertaste, inviting another sip rather than leaving any cloying residue.

dry finishrefreshingherbal aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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

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

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