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St-Ambroise Session NEIPA

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A hazy, pale gold ale at session strength, with a soft opacity and a light, quenching body. Dry-hopping with Cascade, Centennial, El Dorado and Mosaic pushes mango, orange zest and melon to the front, while the bitterness stays moderate and rounded rather than sharp. The low alcohol keeps the palate thin, so the fruit reads brighter and finer than in a full-strength hazy IPA, and the finish is short and clean.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityorangeclean
fruity
orange
clean
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and tropical fruit from the four-hop dry-hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 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.

pale goldhazyfine carbonationmoderate head

◌ 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.

mango, orange zesttropical fruitclean hop profilesoft aromatics

◐ 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.

citrus-forwardclean palatebalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

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

crisp exitrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, fruity, light character as St-Ambroise Session NEIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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