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Session Cold IPA

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A generous dose of cryo hops brings aromas of tropical fruit, flowers and a hint of citrus, and the cool fermentation keeps the yeast profile clean so the hops take centre stage. It joins the light, drinkable character of a session beer with the dry, tight style of a cold IPA: crisp and surprisingly light at just 3.7%, yet with the hop kick you expect from an IPA.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppyclean
tropical
hoppy
clean
floral
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit and citrus notes, lifted by the cryo hop treatment into a bright, almost floral register.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Session Cold IPA

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, clean presentation. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, lending visual vibrancy to the pour.

light goldencrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit and citrus notes, lifted by the cryo hop treatment into a bright, almost floral register. Underneath runs a subtle herbaceous thread with clean malt support, while fermentation remains entirely neutral—the hops occupy the full stage without yeast interference.

tropical fruitfloral, herbalcrisp citrusclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is light and refreshing, the body stays lean and drinkable despite the hop character. Mid-palate delivers a dry, tight bitterness from the IPA framework—resinous without harshness—while tropical and floral notes weave through. The finish builds into a clean, lingering dry snap.

dry, crisptropical hop flavourlight bodysustained bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste holds dry and slightly bitter, with lingering floral and citrus edges that fade cleanly. No residual sweetness or cloying character; the finish reinforces the session beer's refreshing intent.

dry finishlingering hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold 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 Cold IPA

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