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Session IPA

Yukon Brewing
Canada·Session IPA
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A hoppy ale kept deliberately low in strength. The hop character leads with citrus, tropical fruit and stone fruit, followed by a subtle malt presence that never takes over. Light-bodied and briskly carbonated, with a clean, crisp finish and a bitterness that stays measured. Made for drinking across an afternoon rather than for impact, and one of the regular pours in the tasting room.

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
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—layered beneath ripe stone fruit and subtle tropical character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Session IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue, bright and transparent with excellent clarity. A dense white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Vigorous carbonation animates the body throughout.

pale goldenclearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit zest—layered beneath ripe stone fruit and subtle tropical character. A restrained malt backbone emerges on closer inspection, adding gentle sweetness without dominating the aromatic profile.

citrusstone fruittropical notessubtle malt

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with hop-forward citrus and stone fruit immediately apparent on the palate. Mid-palate maintains balance between noble hop character and a light, biscuity malt foundation. Bitterness develops steadily but remains measured, finishing dry without harshness.

hoppycitrus-forwardbalancedmeasured bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, crisp finale with lingering hop bitterness that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, leaving no cloying sweetness.

crisp finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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.

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