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Boréale IPA Légère

Les Brasseurs du Nord
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🌍 Canada · Session IPA · One of 63 Session IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
resinous
hoppy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Boréale IPA Légère

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Boréale IPA Légère

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same resinous, citrusy, dry character as Boréale IPA Légère will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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