Charlevoix Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. Bright carbonation visible throughout, lending visual liveliness to a deceptively light frame.

◌ Aroma

Citrus leads decisively—grapefruit and orange peel dominate the nose, layered with softer notes of melon and stone fruit. A floral hop character rises underneath, with a subtle peppery spice from the rye grist adding complexity without overshadowing the clean, resinous hop profile.

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and dry, the citrus and peach flavours arriving immediately on a light body. Mid-palate reveals the peppery snap from malted rye, grounding the fruit while allowing a pronounced resinous bitterness to build steadily. Bitterness carries authority despite the modest ABV, leaving no sweetness to linger.

◑ Finish

Long, dry, and uncompromising finish with resinous bitterness that persists without harshness. Lingering hop character fades slowly, leaving a clean, mineral-like dryness on the palate.

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.