Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About Session IPA
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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.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Pyynikin Session IPA
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Pyynikin Session IPA
◎ Appearance
A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, white head that persists moderately. The beer exhibits vibrant carbonation with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the crystal-clear body, suggesting excellent freshness and condition.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by the prominent Citra and Mosaic hop blend, delivering bright tropical fruit notes—pineapple and stone fruit—layered with grapefruit zest and subtle citrus complexity. Light grainy malt undertones provide a clean, balanced foundation without overshadowing the vibrant hop character.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with a crisp, refreshing entry that belies the modest ABV with full hop flavor and character. Mid-palate reveals balanced citrus and pine notes with restrained bitterness (35 IBU), while the light body keeps the beer brisk and sessionable without sacrificing complexity or depth.
◑ Finish
A clean, dry finish with lingering grapefruit and subtle pine notes that fade gracefully without astringency. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting, encouraging another sip.
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