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Jam Session

Italy·India Pale Lager
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Jam Session is a summer lager in which the hops play the lead: Mosaic, Citra and Simcoe supply the citrus and fruit, Columbus the bitterness. The base is kept plain on purpose, nothing but Pilsner malt and a classic lager yeast, so that hop aroma and character stand out. Bottom-fermented, 4.8 %.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and stone fruit character from Mosaic, Citra, and Simcoe hops—expect prominent lemon zest, grapefruit, and subtle peach notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jam Session

◎ Appearance

Jam Session displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles into persistent lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visible, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body. This is a visually clean and inviting lager presentation.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and stone fruit character from Mosaic, Citra, and Simcoe hops—expect prominent lemon zest, grapefruit, and subtle peach notes. Behind the hop-forward profile lies a clean, neutral Pilsner malt backbone with just a hint of cracker-like grain character. Lager yeast remains restrained and complements rather than competes with the aromatic hops.

citrus and stone fruitlemon zest, grapefruitclean grainhop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, refreshing malt sweetness before the hop character blooms in the mid-palate—citrus, peach, and herbal notes unfold cleanly. Columbus hops deliver a measured bitterness that frames rather than dominates the finish, sitting at a balanced 45 IBU. The beer remains light-bodied and crisp throughout, with no astringency or rough edges.

balanced bitternesscitrus and peachlight-bodiedclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately short, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully into a subtle herbal dryness. Columbus bitterness leaves a clean, slightly peppery aftertaste that invites another sip.

drycitrus fadeherbal dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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