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Heidenpeters Session IPA

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A crisp German Session IPA with balanced citrus and pine hop character, subtle malt backbone, and a dry finish. Light-bodied and approachable, perfect for extended sessions without heavy alcohol.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit—complemented by a distinct piney, herbal hop character typical of German noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heidenpeters Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Heidenpeters Session IPA presents a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a lively, effervescent character. A white, creamy head forms readily and maintains good retention, indicative of crisp carbonation and quality brewing technique.

pale goldencrystal clearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—bright lemon and grapefruit—complemented by a distinct piney, herbal hop character typical of German noble hops. A subtle malt foundation peeks through, providing gentle grain sweetness without overwhelming the clean, crisp aromatic profile.

citrus-forwardpiney hopsherbalclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is refreshingly crisp with immediate hoppy presence, delivering balanced citrus and pine flavors without aggressive bitterness. The mid-palate maintains lightness while the subtle malt backbone provides just enough body to support the hop character, leading to a cleanly balanced beer.

crisp hop bitecitrus-pine balancelight-bodiedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably dry and clean, with lingering herbal-pine notes that fade gracefully without harshness. Perfect for sessionability, the beer cleanses the palate and invites the next sip.

dry finishcleanherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
83
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

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.

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What is a American 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 American IPA

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