Dorset Pale
Hoppy and refreshing, with citrus and a hint of grapefruit on the nose from Citra aroma hops. Maris Otter and Munich malts form the base; the beer is filtered, lightly carbonated and served chilled, which makes this 4.0% keg session ale very drinkable. Palmers' first craft keg, it was launched for summer 2019 with its own 'Dorseteer' glass, wrapped in twelve hand-drawn local history images of Jurassic Coast landmarks.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Dorset Pale
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.
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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 hoppy, refreshing, citrusy character as Dorset Pale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.