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An India pale ale scaled down to 4.2%. Amber in colour and brewed to quench thirst, it stays very aromatic for its strength, with intense notes of exotic fruit and citrus. 40 IBU leave a pleasantly bitter aftertaste.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
Birra dell'Anno
Session IPA
Gold · 2020
Birra dell'Anno
Session APA, Session AIPA, Session IPA
Silver · 2024
Barcelona Beer Challenge
Session IPA
★Bronze — Birra dell'Anno (Session IPA)
★Gold — Birra dell'Anno (Session APA, Session AIPA, Session IPA)
★Silver — Barcelona Beer Challenge (Session IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusytropical
fruity
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced exotic fruit character—stone fruit and citrus dominate the profile, characteristic of noble hop selection.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mini

◎ Appearance

Mini presents a clear, amber hue that catches the light with clarity and vibrancy. The head forms with moderate density and disperses at an even pace, leaving fine lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is visible and well-integrated, suggesting a crisp mouthfeel.

amber, clearfine lacingmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced exotic fruit character—stone fruit and citrus dominate the profile, characteristic of noble hop selection. Beneath the hop-driven aromatics, a subtle Malz foundation provides gentle sweetness without overwhelming the composition. The aromatic intensity belies the beer's modest 4.2% alcohol, speaking to careful hop technique and balance.

exotic fruit, citrusnoble hopsrestrained malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a crisp, thirst-quenching character that transitions smoothly into layered citrus and stone fruit flavors mid-sip. The 40 IBU bittering units integrate seamlessly rather than assertively, providing structure without harshness. The body remains lean and clean, allowing hop aromatics to persist through to the swallow.

citrus-forwardclean, drybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish extends into a pleasant, lingering bitterness that fades gradually without astringency. A faint hop-derived dryness remains on the palate, inviting another sip.

persistent bitternessdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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, tropical character as Mini will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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