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Boréale IPA Légère

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A session IPA at 3.5 percent, hopped with Citra and released in 2026. The malt base is deliberately thin so the hop sits in front: grapefruit and orange zest in the aroma, a resinous edge behind them, and a dry, brisk finish. The bitterness is present but moderate, and the beer trades body for aromatic clarity instead of chasing the weight of a full-strength IPA.

ABV
3.5%
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
resinouscitrusyhoppy
resinous
citrusy
hoppy
orange
clean
Aroma
Citra hops lead with pronounced grapefruit and orange zest notes, accompanied by a resinous undertone that adds herbal depth.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boréale IPA Légère

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue that catches light with clarity and brightness. The head forms with moderate density and dissipates to a thin collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation streams rise steadily through the translucent body.

pale goldenclear and brightfine carbonationdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

Citra hops lead with pronounced grapefruit and orange zest notes, accompanied by a resinous undertone that adds herbal depth. The thin malt backbone remains restrained, allowing the aromatic hop character to occupy the foreground without competing mineral or grain notes.

grapefruit and orange zestresinous edgeclean hop-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors developing immediately across the palate. The resinous quality persists through the mid-palate with a moderate, clean bitterness that never overwhelms; the minimal malt body ensures hop clarity dominates the experience.

citrus-drivenresinous and cleanmoderate bitternesslight-bodied

◑ Finish

A dry, brisk finish with lingering citrus and resin notes fading into a pleasant hop bite. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without any sweetness or residual heaviness.

dry and brisklingering citrus resin
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
80
Appearance
76
Finish
76
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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