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Tropical and citrusy notes burst out of this Session IPA, which keeps the strength at 4.3% ABV. It is one of the ten flagships on the current menu of Voodoo, the brewery that has been making beer in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005, where new recipes are developed and many flagship beers are made.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit esters—pineapple and mango—layered with bright citrus notes of grapefruit and lime from clean noble hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for lil vibes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays bright, active carbonation that sustains throughout the tasting experience.

pale goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit esters—pineapple and mango—layered with bright citrus notes of grapefruit and lime from clean noble hops. A subtle malt backbone supports the aromatics without dominating, creating a balanced and inviting first impression.

tropical fruitcitrusgrapefruit, limeclean hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tropical and citrus flavors taking center stage across the mid-palate. The 40 IBU contribute a measured bitterness that integrates cleanly rather than asserting dominance, allowing the fruit-forward character to remain prominent while maintaining hop presence.

tropical, citrus forwardmoderate bitternessclean finishbalanced hop presence

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with lingering citrus notes fading gracefully. The low alcohol content ensures no warming sensation, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
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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