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Tangerine and grapefruit lead the aroma of Upright, and the finish turns to citrus pith with a balanced bitterness. This 4% session IPA in the West Coast mould is the flagship of London Brewing Company. Citra, Centennial and Columbus make up the hop bill, and the beer is gluten free. At The Bohemia it pours from the keg, and it is also sold in cans.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
citrusyorangehoppy
citrusy
orange
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose is led by vibrant citrus notes of tangerine and grapefruit, characteristic of the Citra and Centennial hops in the blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Upright

◎ Appearance

Upright presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting character. The white head forms generously and maintains good retention and lacing throughout the pour. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a visually engaging column of bubbles.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by vibrant citrus notes of tangerine and grapefruit, characteristic of the Citra and Centennial hops in the blend. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle, clean malt base that neither intrudes nor disappears. There is no yeast funk or oxidation—the aroma is fresh, straightforward, and inviting.

tangerinegrapefruitbright citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with the citrus character translating from the nose into juicy, bitter-edged flavors. The mid-palate develops pleasant grapefruit pith alongside a balanced bitterness from the Columbus addition, neither overwhelming nor thin. The body remains light yet supportive, appropriate to the 4% ABV.

citrus pithbalanced bitternesscrisp entry

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and persistent, with lingering grapefruit bitterness that fades cleanly without astringency. A light, pleasant hop character accompanies the exit, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishlingering hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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

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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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