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God Save the Session IPA

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A hoppy, drinkable Session IPA from La Quince. Also available as a gluten-free version.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—supported by herbal and piney hop character typical of noble varieties.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for God Save the Session IPA

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly with fine, stable bubbles that cling to the glass in delicate lacing as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is lively and persistent throughout.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit—supported by herbal and piney hop character typical of noble varieties. A light, clean malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without heaviness, while fermentation remains neutral and unobtrusive.

citrus forwardherbal hopsfloral notesclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with immediate hop bitterness that sits at a moderate level (40 IBU), avoiding harshness. The mid-palate shows balanced citrus and pine from the Edelhopfen selection, with restrained malt sweetness allowing the hops to dominate. Body remains light and dry, making this beer highly quaffable despite its assertive character.

hoppybalanced bitternesslight bodydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering herbal and citrus notes that fade gracefully. No astringency or cloying residue remains.

cleanhoppy aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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.

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