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Hope Session IPA

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A light golden session IPA with Mosaic, Citra and Simcoe. The nose brings orange and tangerine, some candied orange and a faint tropical note, and ends on pink grapefruit. A soft malty entry supports the hop aroma, which is intense without turning aggressive and stays to the end of the sip. Light-bodied, citrusy and refreshing, with a clearly noticeable bitterness.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
malty
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with bright orange and tangerine notes, followed by subtle candied citrus that adds sweetness without heaviness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hope Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Brilliant light golden hue, perfectly transparent with fine carbonation evident throughout. A delicate white head forms and settles into a thin, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip.

light goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright orange and tangerine notes, followed by subtle candied citrus that adds sweetness without heaviness. A faint tropical undertone emerges before resolving into pink grapefruit, creating a layered and inviting bouquet that remains fresh and clean throughout.

orange, tangerinecandied citrustropical notespink grapefruit

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with a restrained malty backbone that supports rather than dominates. The hop character intensifies on the mid-palate—citrusy and clearly bitter—but remains balanced and never turns harsh, carrying its intensity cleanly through to the finish.

soft malty entryintense hop citrusbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The bitterness lingers pleasantly on the palate without becoming astringent, fading into a refreshing aftertaste. The light body ensures nothing clings or tires the mouth, making this an easy and satisfying conclusion.

lingering bitternessrefreshing aftertasteclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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.

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