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Session IPA

  The little brother of the IPA. A Session India Pale Ale convinces like its big brother, the India Pale Ale, by the fruity hop aroma, but has a significantly lower alcohol content. The... read more »
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Session IPA

 

The little brother of the IPA. A Session India Pale Ale convinces like its big brother, the India Pale Ale, by the fruity hop aroma, but has a significantly lower alcohol content. The bitterness is matched by the light body, so the beer still tastes like a true IPA.

Beer Style Facts: Session IPA

  • Appearance: Golden to light or straw yellow. Partially hazy.
  • Aroma: Fruity, due to the large amounts of hops added. At best, as intense as a regular IPA. Leaner body due to the low alcohol content.
  • Alcohol: 3-5%.
  • Classic Beer: Founders All Day IPA

What is a Session IPA?

A Session IPA is the lighter version of an IPA, which is why it is slightly different. The body and residual sweetness of a session are usually milder or lower than its big brother. Nevertheless, the aroma of the hops used is similar in intensity to that of an IPA. This beer style is confusingly similar to the Pale Ale. But here, too, a clear distinction can be made, because the higher bitterness goes more in the direction of India Pale Ale. Modern Pale Ales have an alcohol content of 5%-6%. A Session IPA is usually in the same range, sometimes even lower.

The perfect summer beer

Due to the characteristics of the style, a Session IPA is excellent as a refreshing summer drink, of which one would like to drink more than one glass. The mostly North American hop varieties used in a Session IPA help create a certain summer feeling: tropical fruit and citrus are the most common aromas a Session IPA exudes.

Just imagine a warm summer day by the pool with a cool, tangy Session IPA. There's hardly anything better. Of course, the beer style is also great for the balcony, park, or grilling out with friends.

I'm hungry - what goes with a Session IPA?

Here the recommendations for Session IPA and IPA differ less. Spicy dishes, Indian or Thai curries go perfectly with the hop-accented beer styles. But a hearty BBQ with or without meat will also make the taste buds blossom with a Session.

Let's have a Session IPA!

We offer you the best Session IPAs from Europe. Not only rating platforms like Untappd say so. Let us inspire you and browse through the wide world of IPAs.

You need inspiration? Beyond Beer recommends you:

Põhjala Suvila: A session IPA in the highly acclaimed New England style. Juicy and with great drinkability. Hardly bitter. Aromatics go in the direction of ripe sweet apricots, honeydew melon and mango.

Mikkeller Evergreen: Hoppy citrus notes are combined with a grassy bitterness in this beer. Super easy and very approachable.

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Garage Triangles

Session IPA

Garage Triangles

Garage Beer

€6.99 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.44 Liter (€15.89 * / 1 Liter)
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Northern Monk A World Away Session IPA

Session IPA

Northern Monk A World Away

Northern Monk

€3.99 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.33 Liter (€12.09 * / 1 Liter)
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Apex Battle Vest

Session IPA

Apex Battle Vest

Apex Brewing

€6.49 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.44 Liter (€14.75 * / 1 Liter)
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Northern Monk Patrons Project 35.04 // Hands Up Session IPA

Session IPA

Northern Monk Patrons Project 35.04 // Hands Up

Northern Monk

€6.49 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.44 Liter (€14.75 * / 1 Liter)
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Stone Neverending Haze 2+1 Aktion

Session IPA

Stone Neverending Haze 2+1 Bundle

Stone Brewing

€7.47 €4.98 * plus €0.75 deposit
Content 1.065 Liter (€4.68 * / 1 Liter)
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Two Chefs Brewing Dragon's Kiss Session IPA

Session IPA

Two Chefs Dragon’s Kiss

Two Chefs Brewing

€3.69 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.33 Liter (€11.18 * / 1 Liter)
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Põhjala Uus Maailm (Dose) Session IPA

Session IPA

Põhjala Uus Maailm

Põhjala

€4.49 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.33 Liter (€13.61 * / 1 Liter)
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Stone Neverending Haze Session IPA

Session IPA

Stone Neverending Haze

Stone Brewing

€2.79 €2.49 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.355 Liter (€7.01 * / 1 Liter)
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Kona Hanalei Island

Session IPA

Kona Hanalei Island

Kona Brewing

€3.49 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.355 Liter
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Sierra Nevada California IPA Session India Pale Ale

Session IPA

Sierra Nevada California IPA

Sierra Nevada Brewing

€3.19 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.355 Liter (€8.99 * / 1 Liter)
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Lervig House Party Session IPA

Session IPA

Lervig House Party

Lervig

€3.29 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.33 Liter (€9.97 * / 1 Liter)
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Beavertown Neck Oil Session IPA

Session IPA

Beavertown Neck Oil

Beavertown

€4.29 * plus €0.25 deposit
Content 0.33 Liter (€13.00 * / 1 Liter)
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