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Light Hearted IPA

Bell's Brewery
United States·Session IPA
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A Session IPA with citrus and pine aromas from Centennial and Galaxy hops, while a variety of specialty malts gives it body and flavor. At 3.7% ABV it has only 130 calories, and Bell's says it still carries all the heart of the Hearted line. The name echoes Two Hearted IPA, which the Michigan brewery named after fishing waters in the Upper Peninsula.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered with distinct pine and resinous character from the Centennial and Galaxy hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Light Hearted IPA

◎ Appearance

Light Hearted pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is brisk and visible, creating a lively bead that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit—layered with distinct pine and resinous character from the Centennial and Galaxy hops. A subtle supporting malt sweetness and a touch of bread crust add depth without overwhelming the aromatic profile.

citrus forwardpine resinhop-drivenlight malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate delivers crisp citrus and pine flavors in immediate succession, with a clean, light body that keeps the beer refreshing and drinkable. Specialty malts provide gentle structure and a hint of bread character, while restrained bitterness—around 40 IBU—holds the finish without harshness.

citrus pine balancecrisp mouthfeelmoderate bitternesssessionable

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and quick, with lingering pine and a subtle drying sensation that invites another sip. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing with no residual sweetness.

dry finishquick faderesinous aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
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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