A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Ursa
◎ Appearance
Ursa presents a pale golden hue typical of the session IPA style, with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is modest but persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as you work through the pour. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, supporting a soft, inviting presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus—lime and grapefruit—layered over ripe tropical fruit notes of mango and pineapple from the Mosaic and Citra hops. A light berry undertone adds subtle complexity without overwhelming the composition. The overall profile is clean and refreshing, with no harsh or oxidative edges.
◐ Taste
Entry is soft and approachable, with the tropical and citrus character translating seamlessly from the nose onto the palate. The body remains slim and elegant, never cloying, while bitterness sits in the background at a restrained 40 IBU—enough to define the beer without dominating. Malt backbone is understated, allowing hop expression to take centre stage.
◑ Finish
The finish is short and clean, drying without any lingering astringency or warming alcohol. A subtle echo of citrus lingers momentarily before the beer fades gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Ursa
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.
Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Ursa
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 tropical, citrusy, smooth character as Ursa will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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