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In Session

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A session-strength IPA hopped with El Dorado and Belma, which together give a clear tropical fruit character: pineapple, melon and a sweeter citrus note closer to tangerine than grapefruit. Carapils and pale ale malt keep the body light without letting it thin out. At 4.5 percent and 30 IBU the bitterness is firm without dominating, and the finish is dry and short.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit: pineapple and melon dominate, supported by a sweeter citrus note reminiscent of tangerine rather than grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for In Session

◎ Appearance

In Session presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. The head forms with moderate density and displays good retention and lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible, creating a lively bead throughout the glass.

pale goldenbright claritygood lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit: pineapple and melon dominate, supported by a sweeter citrus note reminiscent of tangerine rather than grapefruit. Pale ale malt provides a subtle biscuity underneath, grounding the bright hop character without adding weight or vinous notes.

tropical fruitpineapple, melontangerine citrussubtle malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and light, with tropical fruit flavors carrying into the mid-palate alongside the dry malt base from Carapils and pale ale malt. The bitterness at 30 IBU is firm and present but never harsh or astringent, providing structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit character.

light bodytropical and dryfirm bitternessclean entry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and short, leaving a crisp, refreshing aftertaste with lingering citrus notes. The bitterness fades quickly, allowing the tropical fruit character to persist as a clean, pleasant memory.

dry, short finishcrisp aftertastelingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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.

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