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Ursa

Oso Brew Co
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🌍 Spain · Session IPA · One of 85 Session IPAs in hopIQ

Ursa is a session IPA of 4.8 percent, named after the she-bear and, in the brewery's words, built to balance flavour, smoothness and drinkability. Mosaic and Citra make up the hop charge. The nose brings bright citrus, lime and grapefruit next to ripe tropical fruit such as mango and pineapple, with a light berry note from the Mosaic. The body stays soft and slim, the bitterness restrained, and the finish short and clean, without the weight of a stronger IPA.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking
berry
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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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.

pale goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ 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.

citrus, lime, grapefruittropical fruitlight berry

◐ 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.

soft entryrestrained bitternessslim body

◑ 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.

dry finishcitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ursa

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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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