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Vermont Sessions

Tempest Brewing Co
United Kingdom·Session IPA
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The brewery's take on a New England-style session IPA, hopped with Mosaic, Citra and Galaxy. Golden Promise malt, oats and wheat are chosen for a soft, pillowy body. The aroma is strongly tropical, with ripe mango and citrus alongside berry and pine. Candied citrus peel and stone fruit follow on the palate, carried by a soft bitterness, and the finish is soft and juicy. The beer pours hazy, in keeping with the tradition it is named after.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyjuicy
tropical
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
dark fruit
piney
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit character—ripe mango and stone fruit dominate, supported by fresh citrus notes.
also:berry
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vermont Sessions

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright golden hue with pronounced haziness throughout, characteristic of the New England style. The head forms quickly and displays firm retention with good adhesion to the glass. Fine carbonation contributes to the overall soft, approachable presentation.

golden, hazycreamy headbright cloudiness

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit character—ripe mango and stone fruit dominate, supported by fresh citrus notes. A layer of berry undertones weaves through, with subtle pine emerging as the beer warms. The overall impression is bright and fruit-forward, with minimal grain or yeast contribution.

tropical fruitmango, citrusberry, pine

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and pillowy, with candied citrus peel and stone fruit taking the lead. Oats and wheat provide a smooth, rounded mouthfeel that carries the flavors without heaviness. Bitterness arrives gently—around 40 IBU—and finishes clean without harsh edge or astringency.

soft mouthfeelcandied citrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish remains juicy and refreshing, with lingering citrus and stone fruit notes that fade gracefully. No harsh alcohol burn or drying sensation detracts from the session-friendly character.

juicy, refreshinggentle fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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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