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DouGall's Session IPA

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A clean, crystal-clear Session IPA loaded with hops. The aroma is strongly citrus, tropical fruit and flowers, and the flavour is balanced between grapefruit, peach and strawberry, finishing with a bitter, dry aftertaste. Brewed since 2025 with Extra Pale and malted oats and dry hopped with Mosaic, Cryo Citra and HyperBoost Simcoe, it comes in a 44 cl can.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
peach
clean
floral
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by citrus and tropical fruit, with prominent grapefruit zest and subtle peach notes layering beneath.
also:berry
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DouGall's Session IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with exceptional clarity and brightness. The white head forms readily and maintains good retention, clinging to the glass in fine lacework. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual presence.

pale goldencrystal clearfirm headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by citrus and tropical fruit, with prominent grapefruit zest and subtle peach notes layering beneath. Floral character emerges in the background, suggesting the Mosaic and Cryo Citra dry hopping, while a clean, dry minerality underscores the blend without any yeast-derived esters.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitfloraldry

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with grapefruit and peach flavors developing across the mid-palate, joined by a delicate strawberry note. The malt backbone—built from Extra Pale and malted oats—remains restrained, allowing the hop character to lead without harshness. Bitterness builds gradually and finishes dry, with an assertive but balanced bite.

citrus bitestone fruithoppy bitedry palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is decidedly bitter and dry, lingering for several seconds with persistent grapefruit and herbal notes. Refreshing in its brevity, leaving the palate clean and ready for the next sip.

bitter finishgrapefruit fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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

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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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