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Yakka Session IPA

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Session IPA is a session-strength IPA from Cervezas Yakka in Murcia. The brewery, based in the Murcia huerta and making its own brand since 2009, sells directly and through an online shop and runs a Tap Room Bar with 15 taps for its house beers.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered over a light, clean Malz foundation that provides subtle sweetness without heaviness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yakka Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Yakka Session IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous character. The head is dense and persistent, establishing strong lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is visible and lively, creating a fine bead that sustains the presentation.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered over a light, clean Malz foundation that provides subtle sweetness without heaviness. Noble Edelhopfen character emerges with herbal and slightly piney undertones, creating an inviting and straightforward aromatic profile that speaks to the beer's approachable nature.

bright citruslemon, grapefruitherbal hopclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors immediately apparent and balanced by a lean, restrained Malz character that avoids any cloying sweetness. Mid-palate develops a measured bitterness—40 IBU expressed with precision—that complements rather than dominates, while herbal and slightly resinous hop notes add complexity. The overall impression is light and quaffable, designed for extended enjoyment rather than intensity.

citrus forwardlight bodybalanced bitternessherbal finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with bitterness fading to a pleasantly herbal aftertaste that lingers briefly without overstaying. The refreshing character persists through the close, leaving the palate ready for another sip.

dryherbal aftertastebrief finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
82
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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