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Seven Bro7hers Session IPA

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The McAvoy brothers' most sessionable beer — low ABV but high in hops. Crisp, citrusy, and refreshing. Seven Bro7hers' best-selling everyday IPA available at their Manchester taprooms and pubs.

ABV
3.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
malty
orange
Aroma
Fresh citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct orange and lemon character leading the way.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Seven Bro7hers Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A fine, persistent white head forms quickly and clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and even throughout, creating a sense of vitality without aggression.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Fresh citrus notes dominate the nose, with distinct orange and lemon character leading the way. Noble hop aromatics shine through with herbal and floral undertones, while clean malted grain provides a subtle, neutral foundation. No yeast character or other distracting elements interfere.

citrus forwardorange zestherbal hopsclean grain base

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and bright, with hop bitterness arriving early and remaining balanced throughout. Citrus flavors develop cleanly on the mid-palate, supported by a light, dry malted backbone that never becomes heavy or doughy. Bitterness is moderate and pleasant, finishing dry without harshness.

balanced bitteringdry palatecitrus-forward flavorlight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, with lingering hop character fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No harsh edges or lingering sweetness remain.

dry aftertasteshort to medium finishrefreshing fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
75
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

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