Castle Rock Session
Pale, naturally hazy session IPA: fresh grapefruit, citrus and tropical fruit up front with a zesty hop, then a mellow, juicy, fruity palate and a soft bitterness. Simcoe and Amarillo go in after the boil and again after fermentation, oats and softer water add body, and the beer stays unfined and unfiltered. Born in 2017 in the experimental 2.0 range, it became one of the brewery's biggest sellers. Vegan, gluten free, 4.0 %.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Castle Rock Session
Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.
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.
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.
Finding a similar Session IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, citrusy, fruity character as Castle Rock Session will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.




