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Sunnyside Session IPA

Great Lakes Brewery
Canada·Session IPA
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Brilliant gold in the glass. Citrus, pineapple and grapefruit come through in the aroma and carry straight onto the palate. Soft carbonation and a creamy mouthfeel lift the fruit, and the dry finish leaves the pineapple lingering. At 3.9 percent the hop character stays full while the beer remains light. Oats and wheat sit in the grist alongside barley malt. Brewed for spring and summer.

ABV
3.9%
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
citrusyfruityhoppy
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon—layered with distinct pineapple that carries tropical warmth.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunnyside Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Brilliant gold with excellent clarity and bright luminosity in the glass. The head forms with soft, fine bubbles that settle into a delicate ring. Carbonation is restrained yet visible, supporting a refined, approachable presentation.

brilliant goldclearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon—layered with distinct pineapple that carries tropical warmth. Behind the fruit sits a clean, subtle grain character from the oats and wheat, allowing the hop aromatics to remain the focal point without overwhelming herbality.

citrus-forwardtropical pineappleclean grainrefreshing

◐ Taste

The palate arrives soft and creamy, driven by oats and wheat that round the entry beautifully. Citrus and pineapple notes bloom across the mid-palate with gentle bitterness—the 25 IBUs present as a refined balance rather than assertive bite. The body remains light and sessionable while hop character stays present and defined.

creamy mouthfeelbalanced bitternesslight bodycitrus-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering pineapple notes that fade gracefully without harshness. This drying character leaves the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishpersistent pineappleclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
73
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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