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Grapefruit Session IPA

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Golden and light, set low in alcohol without losing the hop line. Ruby grapefruit leads the nose, with lemongrass and honeysuckle alongside it. The palate follows the citrus straight through, juicy grapefruit flesh first, then a touch of bitter rind that keeps it from turning sweet. Malt stays out of the way, leaving a thin, clean base under the fruit. Hop-forward without much bitterness, and bright through a short finish.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus 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
citrusyhoppyjuicy
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
clean
herbal
floral
Aroma
Ruby grapefruit dominates the nose with juicy citrus flesh character.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Grapefruit Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, delicate carbonation trails visible throughout the glass. Lacing clings to the glass in thin, consistent bands.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Ruby grapefruit dominates the nose with juicy citrus flesh character. Supporting notes of lemongrass and honeysuckle add a floral, herbaceous dimension without overwhelming the primary fruit impression. The hop profile remains clean and fruity, with no coarse bitterness in the bouquet.

grapefruit forwardlemongrass, honeysucklecitrus zestherbal hop character

◐ Taste

Citrus entry opens with bright grapefruit juice that carries across the mid-palate before transitioning to grapefruit rind bitterness—bitter enough to define the beer but restrained enough to prevent harshness. The Malz foundation remains intentionally minimal, providing only a clean, thin platform that lets fruit and hop character lead. Bitterness integrates smoothly without astringency.

juicy grapefruitbitter rind characterminimal malt presencebalanced citrus bite

◑ Finish

Short and clean, with the grapefruit citrus fading quickly to a subtle bitter residue. No lingering sweetness or heavy aftertaste; the finish remains bright and refreshing.

crisp finishrefreshing departuredry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

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