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Session NEIPA

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A hazy, fresh New England IPA at session strength. Malt, oats and wheat provide both the haze and a good fullness, and the result is aromatic and easy to drink, with tropical fruit notes and a light bitterness. It also contains lactose and is thirst-quenching.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruitywheat
tropical
fruity
wheat
malty
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct tropical fruit—mango and passion fruit—layered over a soft, grainy maltiness from the oats and wheat.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Session NEIPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a pronounced haze that catches the light, giving the beer a soft, almost luminous quality. The dense, creamy head builds well and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation contributes to an overall impression of brightness and liveliness.

pale goldenhazy, cloudycreamy headwell-retained lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct tropical fruit—mango and passion fruit—layered over a soft, grainy maltiness from the oats and wheat. Light hop aromatics provide a herbal, earthy backbone without dominating. A gentle creaminess from the lactose adds a subtle sweetness that balances the overall profile.

tropical fruitmango, passion fruitsoft graincreamy sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the grain bill delivering a full, slightly tacky mouthfeel without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals layered stone fruit and citrus notes, supported by restrained noble hop bitterness that never becomes sharp. The lactose enhances creaminess and rounds the finish of the sip.

creamy, smoothstone fruit, citrusgentle bitternesswell-rounded

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and dry despite the lactose, with fruity notes lingering softly. Bitterness fades cleanly, leaving only a light, thirst-quenching aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry, cleanrefreshinglingering fruit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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, tropical, fruity character as Session NEIPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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