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Innis & Gunn Session IPA

Innis & Gunn
Scotland·Session IPA
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Tropical grapefruit, berry and zesty lemon characterise this light, aromatic and moreish IPA. The hops Goldings, Citra and Centennial go in late in the brew. The Session tag is no sign of thinness: at 4.2 % ABV the beer carries more depth and body than the label suggests. It is poured on draught only. Gold for Best Session Beer at the Scottish Beer Awards 2018.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2018
Scottish Beer Awards
Best Session Beer
★Gold — Scottish Beer Awards (Best Session Beer)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
berry
Aroma
A vibrant hop-driven nose leads with grapefruit zest and citrus pith, backed by soft tropical stone fruit from the Citra variety.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Innis & Gunn Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is crisp and lively, with steady streams of tiny bubbles rising through the body. Schaumkleiden clings to the glass in delicate, diminishing rings.

pale goldbright, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

A vibrant hop-driven nose leads with grapefruit zest and citrus pith, backed by soft tropical stone fruit from the Citra variety. Subtle underlying sweetness from the Malz supports without dominating, and Goldings and Centennial add herbal definition without harshness.

grapefruit, lemon zesttropical fruitherbal, clean

◐ Taste

The palate shows more structure and body than the 4.2% ABV might suggest. Grapefruit and berry character unfolds across the mid-palate with a light malt sweetness that grounds the composition. Bitterness is measured at 40 IBU, finishing dry without astringency, allowing the citric and herbal notes to linger.

citrus-forwardberry notesbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with a lingering citric snap and gentle herbal aftertaste. The beer fades clean and refreshing, inviting the next sip.

crisp, drycitric aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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