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Love Lane Session IPA

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Ekuanot, Simcoe and Amarillo give this slightly hazy session IPA a sweet citrus aroma and a light bitterness. It is one of only two Love Lane beers that also come on cask, next to the New England IPA. The strength stays low in every format: 3.4 % ABV on keg, on cask and in the 5-litre mini keg, and 3.8 % in the 440 ml can.

ABV
3.8%
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
citrusyhoppy
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Ekuanot and Amarillo hops, layered with subtle pine resin from Simcoe.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Love Lane Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with a slight haze throughout the body, characteristic of the session IPA style. A bright white head forms with moderate retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a fine bead that animates the beer's visual presence.

pale goldenslightly hazybright white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes from Ekuanot and Amarillo hops, layered with subtle pine resin from Simcoe. A light sweetness emerges beneath, suggesting candied orange peel and gentle floral undertones. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, without aggressive hop intensity.

citrus, orange peelpine resinfloral notesclean, bright

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a light, crisp malt base that supports the hop character without overwhelming sweetness. Mid-palate reveals balanced citrus and herbal notes, with a gentle bitterness that builds gradually and finishes clean. The low alcohol remains completely transparent, allowing hop expression to shine while maintaining excellent drinkability.

light malt sweetnesscitrus and herbmoderate bitternessclean, dry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, with a lingering citrus note that fades to a dry, slightly herbal aftertaste. Bitterness remains restrained and refreshing rather than harsh or lingering.

dry aftertastesubtle citrus decay
77
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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

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

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