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Session IPA

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Four hops, Idaho 7, Ekuanot, Azacca and El Dorado, give this 3.4 % IPA a tropical fruit hit, resinous pine and a hint of pithy orange. Lemon, grapefruit and pineapple lead the aroma, granola sits in the taste, and a light malt base of Church Farm pale malt with caramalt and wheat carries it. Brewed in May only.

ABV
3.4%
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
tropicalcitrusyresinous
tropical
citrusy
resinous
fruity
hoppy
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—pineapple and lemon dominate, with supporting notes of grapefruit and a hint of pithy orange.
also:malty,caramel,orange,wheat
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and maintains good retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as you drink. A classic Session IPA presentation that signals freshness and drinkability.

pale goldenclearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tropical fruit—pineapple and lemon dominate, with supporting notes of grapefruit and a hint of pithy orange. Beneath the citrus sits a resinous pine character and a touch of granola from the Church Farm pale malt base. Four noble hops create a layered, inviting bouquet without being aggressive.

pineapple, lemon, grapefruitresinous pinegranola notestropical fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with citrus and tropical fruit that mirror the aroma, followed by a grainy, granola-like malt backbone. Caramalt and wheat add subtle sweetness and body, while Idaho 7, Ekuanot, Azacca, and El Dorado hops deliver restrained bitterness and piney resin at mid-palate. The finish is clean and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness despite the low ABV.

citrus-forwardgrainy maltcontrolled bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

Medium-short, crisp finish with lingering citrus and pine notes fading to a dry aftertaste. The low alcohol allows the hop character to shine without warming sensation.

drycitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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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