Session India Pale Ale – Hybrid/Mixed Lagers or Ale

Session India Pale Ale Style

  • Color: Straw to copper
  • Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures. Hop haze is allowable at any temperature.
  • Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: A low to medium maltiness should be present in aroma and flavor.
  • Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Hop aroma and flavor are medium to high and can display qualities from a wide variety of hops from all over the world. Overall hop character is assertive.
  • Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high
  • Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity esters are low to medium. Diacetyl should not be present.
  • Body: Low to medium
  • Additional notes: Beers exceeding 5.0% abv are not considered Session India Pale Ales. Beers under 5.0% abv (4.0% abw) which meet the criteria for another classic or traditional style category are not considered Session India Pale Ales.

Session India Pale Ale Vital Statistics

  • Original Gravity (°Plato) 1.038-1.052 (9.5-12.9 °Plato)
  • Apparent Extract/Final Gravity (°Plato) 1.008-1.014 (2-4.6 °Plato)
  • Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.0%-4.0% (3.7%-5.0%)
  • Bitterness (IBU) 40-55
  • Color SRM (EBC) 3-12(6-24 EBC)

2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association.

Credit: 2020 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines – Hybrid/Mixed Lagers or Ale – Session India Pale Ale