Session IPA
Bright notes of pineapple, mango and citrus rise from the glass, followed by a soft, juicy mouthfeel and a clean, refreshing finish without overpowering bitterness. A highly hopped session IPA at 4.2% that keeps the hop flavour vibrant yet balanced, made for long afternoons and good company, and brewed on a family farm in the Yorkshire Wolds. Gluten-free according to the brewery.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for 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.
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 Session IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.



