With so many IPA substyles, trying to define “regular” IPA is mostly futile. Or kick back with the citrus bliss of Sunny Little Thing, also 5% ABV. Our 5% ABV Summerfest lager is crisp, golden, and prime for session times. Whatever your “session” - an evening on the rooftop, gathered around a campfire, front row at the concert - you want a beer that keeps the good times going, not sends people packing.Īt the store, you might spot beers with “session” in the name, but IPA doesn’t own that title and numerous other beers hit the mark. Grab another round! Session beers are easy to repeat because of their lower alcohol content and general perception as being less filling. (Is this a quick happy hour, or are you anchored to an armchair for the night?)Īnd then there’s the Session IPA, which aims for low ABV yet lots of hop flavor so you can enjoy multiple in one sitting. The occasion when you grab a 6.7% ABV Hazy Little Thing IPA may be different from the lofty 11% ABV Hoptimum Triple IPA. Part of your IPA decision likely includes alcohol content, or the alcohol by volume (ABV) listed on bar menus and packaged beer. No matter what you’re craving or the vibe you’re feeling, there’s an IPA to match the moment.

Brewers have furiously innovated around IPA in recent years, testing new ingredients, inventing dry-hopping techniques and even mashing up ale vs.

That’s precisely why craft beer is a thrill. While the India Pale Ale style (IPA) no doubt orbits around hops, you’ve got options like a color wheel - all the tints, tones, shades and welcome to the rabbit hole.

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