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Burning Soul Session IPA

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Burning Soul's most approachable everyday IPA — unfined and unfiltered. Citrusy and aromatic with clean hop character. The beer that makes Burning Soul's taproom a Saturday crawl essential for Birmingham craft beer lovers.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
floral
Aroma
Citrus notes dominate the nose, with bright grapefruit and orange zest at the forefront, layered with subtle floral undertones from the Edelhopfen character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Burning Soul Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with a soft haze throughout, characteristic of an unfined and unfiltered Session IPA. The beer presents a modest white head that settles quickly but leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation is evident from the consistent stream of fine bubbles rising through the cloudy body.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine carbonationsoft white head

◌ Aroma

Citrus notes dominate the nose, with bright grapefruit and orange zest at the forefront, layered with subtle floral undertones from the Edelhopfen character. The malt backbone remains restrained and clean, allowing the hop aromatics to take center stage without any harsh or oxidized notes. A whisper of herbal spice rounds out the profile.

citrus-forwardgrapefruit zestsubtle floralsclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus notes that build into a moderate bitterness balanced by a light, slightly sweet malt body. The finish is dry and refreshing, with the hop profile remaining prominent throughout without becoming astringent. At 4.2% ABV, the beer drinks light and approachable, making it easy to return to the glass repeatedly.

citrus bitemoderate hop bitternesslight malt sweetnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and brief, fading into a pleasantly dry mineral quality. The refreshing character lingers without any lingering astringency or metallic notes.

clean faderefreshing dryness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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.

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