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Nectaron Session IPA

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Dry-hopped with Nectaron, this fresh, fruity 4.3% session IPA brings zesty, citrus notes and a refreshing flavour. It sits in the limited-edition can range from Everards and is brewed with barley, wheat and oats. The 440 ml can is listed at 37.2 kcal per 100 ml, or 1.2 UK units per half pint. Nectaron is the hop in the name, used here for dry-hopping.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
fruitycitrusyhoppy
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent Nectaron hop character—offering zesty citrus and stone fruit notes that sit cleanly over the grain bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nectaron Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent head that settles into a delicate lacing pattern around the glass. Active carbonation is evident throughout, with a steady stream of bubbles rising through the body. The light straw color reflects the beer's approachable, sessionable character.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent Nectaron hop character—offering zesty citrus and stone fruit notes that sit cleanly over the grain bill. Subtle wheat and oat undertones provide a soft backdrop without any harsh grain harshness. The overall profile is fresh and inviting, with no signs of oxidation or off-aromas.

nectaron citrusstone fruitclean grain bedfresh hop

◐ Taste

The palate entry is crisp and light, with citrus zest balancing a gentle malt sweetness derived from the barley, wheat, and oats. Mid-palate remains dry and refreshing, with the 40 IBU providing moderate bitterness that doesn't overpower the delicate hop flavors. The finish builds gradually toward a clean, drying conclusion.

citrus forwardmoderate bitternessdry palatelight body

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, with a gentle hop bitterness lingering pleasantly rather than lingering harshly. A clean, thirst-quenching aftertaste invites another sip and underscores the beer's refreshing, drinkable nature.

clean dryingsession-length finish
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
76
Appearance
77
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.

Finding a similar Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, citrusy, refreshing character as Nectaron Session IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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