St-Ambroise Session NEIPA

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with a soft, persistent haze characteristic of the style. The opacity is gentle rather than opaque, allowing light to pass through with a luminous quality. A fine, delicate head forms and holds moderate lacing against the glass.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit from the four-hop dry-hop blend. Mango and orange zest emerge clearly, underpinned by a subtle melon sweetness. Malts remain restrained, allowing the hop character to dominate without aggression.

◐ Taste

Entry is light and quenching with immediate citrus fruit presence. The palate remains thin and crisp, allowing the mango and orange notes to read with unusual clarity and brightness for the IPA category. Bitterness arrives as a rounded, moderate counterpoint—present but never sharp or lingering on the tongue.

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with bitterness fading quickly. No residual sweetness or warmth; the low alcohol ensures a dry, refreshing conclusion.

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

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.