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'Opsession IPA

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A session IPA at 4.0 %, pale gold with a white head. Fruit and pine from the hops come first on the nose, as intense as in a stronger IPA, over a light malt background. A crisp, biscuity malt base carries American citrus hops that come through rather dry; the body is medium, and the dry hopping keeps the hop character going into a refreshing citrus finish. Released in 2016, the brewery's twentieth year.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced fruit and pine from American hops, delivering intensity that belies the beer's modest alcohol content.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 'Opsession IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold in color with bright clarity and excellent transparency. A crisp white head forms at the pour and maintains steady retention, with fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is evident and lively throughout.

pale goldwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced fruit and pine from American hops, delivering intensity that belies the beer's modest alcohol content. Beneath this hop-forward character lies a clean, light malt background that provides subtle supporting structure without competing for attention.

citrus, pinehoppy intensitylight malt base

◐ Taste

A crisp biscuity malt foundation carries the palate forward, where American citrus hops assert themselves with a dry, gripping quality. The body remains medium and refreshing, allowing the dry-hopped character to persist without heaviness or cloying sweetness.

biscuit maltAmerican citrusdry hopping

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and extended, with citrus notes from the dry hopping lingering cleanly into the aftertaste. Dryness persists without harsh bitterness, leaving a crisp, inviting impression that invites another sip.

citrus persistencecrisp, dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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