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Jennings Session IPA

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Juicy white fruits, tropical stone fruit and hints of resinous pine make this an intensely aromatic session IPA. Maris Otter, Munich and Cara Glow malts give the vibrant golden hue, it is generously hopped with Mosaic and Hallertau Blanc and dry hopped with Vic Secret. At 4.0 % it is brewed where the Rivers Cocker and Derwent merge.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous 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
hoppyjuicyresinous
hoppy
juicy
resinous
fruity
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with juicy stone fruit and white fruit notes, quickly joined by tropical fruit character that suggests passionfruit and citrus notes.
also:citrusy
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jennings Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Vibrant golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence that speaks to careful conditioning.

vibrant goldenexcellent claritypersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with juicy stone fruit and white fruit notes, quickly joined by tropical fruit character that suggests passionfruit and citrus notes. A resinous pine backdrop grounds the composition, with the Mosaic and Hallertau Blanc hops creating an intensely aromatic profile without any harsh or greenish edges.

juicy stone fruittropical fruit characterresinous pineintensely aromatic

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright fruit-forward character—white and stone fruits carry through cleanly. The Maris Otter, Munich, and Cara Glow malts provide a subtle biscuity foundation that balances the generous hopping without becoming sweet or cloying. Bitterness arrives mid-palate at 40 IBU with a resinous, piney quality that integrates smoothly, leading to a crisp, refreshing finish.

hoppy and fruitycrisp malt backbonebalanced bitternessrefreshing

◑ Finish

Clean and medium-length, with the dry hop character of Vic Secret lingering pleasantly. The resinous pine fades gracefully, leaving a dry, refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip.

dry and cleanmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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

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