Category Archives: IPA – Session

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, IPA - Session, Japan, Kirin Brewery Company

Kirin Spring Valley Summer Craft Ale

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Brewery: Kirin Brewery Company
Country: Japan
ABV: 4.5%
Style: IPA – Session

Brewer Description: Galaxy hops.

My rating: 3-
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.16
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.1

Intro: A 500ml can, canned in May 2023. Poured into a winebar glass.
Appearance: A nice clear golden colour, with a two finger white head that had good retention, and left lots of nice lacing.
Aroma: Citrusy lemon lime with some grainy malt notes.
Taste: Lemon and lime zesty, a touch watery, with light bitterness on the finish.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied, with moderate carbonation.
Overall: The aroma and flavours were fine, if nothing to shout about. But it was definitely refreshing on a hot summer day.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Full Moon Brewworks, IPA - Session, Thailand

Full Moon Chatri IPA

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Brewery: Full Moon Brewworks
Country: Thailand
ABV: 5.2%
Style: IPA – Session
Other Notes: 55 IBUs

Brewer Description: (from bottle) Session IPA, juicy grapefruit, hoppy & citrus.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.77
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.6

Intro: A 330ml bottle, with a best before date of 15th February 2023. Poured into a pool friendly stemmed glass.
Appearance: A slightly hazy golden orange colour with a half finger white head that had good retention and left nice lacing.
Aroma: Pineapple, grapefruit zest, citrus rind, and a touch of caramel.
Taste: Grapefruit, citrus rind, candied pineapple, a touch herbal, moderately bitter, with a light spice note.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: A simple IPA, but it was definitely refreshing on a hot day by the pool.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Carbon Brews, Hong Kong, IPA - Session

Carbon Brews Staying Alive

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Brewery: Carbon Brews
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 4.6%
Style: American Session IPA
Other Notes: 41 IBUs. Malts – Pale Ale, Carahell, Carapils, Abbey and Wheat. Hops – Warrior, Citra, Mosaic, Idaho 7, Simcoe Cryo, Centennial Cryo and Cirra. Yeast – US-05. Experience – Sessionable, citrus

Brewer Description: (from can) Session IPA.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.81
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.6

Intro: A 330ml can, with a best before date of 8th April 2021, but should be less than a month in the can. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy golden colour with a two finger white head that had good retention and left nice lacing.
Aroma: Melon, papaya, grass, pine, with citrus lemon peel notes.
Taste: Lightly bitter, orange pith, orange zest, with hints of grass and pine.
Mouthfeel: Crisp, light bodied with moderate but spritzy carbonation.
Overall: Easy drinking and great during the hot summer.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, Gweilo Brewery, Hong Kong, IPA - Session

Gweilo Citrus Crusher

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Brewery: Gweilo Brewery
Country: Hong Kong
ABV: 3.5%
Style: American Session IPA
Other Notes: 11 IBUs. Core Range

Brewer Description: (from can) Gweilo Citrus Crusher is our refreshing, lighter, go-to beer. Additions of Mandarina Bavaria, Citra and grapefruit puree bring subtle citrus notes to the light ale base. It’s an ideal brew to crush on a warm day.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.7
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.6

Intro: A 330ml can with a best before date of 9th April 2020. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A hazy golden straw yellow colour with a two finger white head that had decent retention while leaving some lacing.
Aroma: Light mango, mandarin peel and citrus zest.
Taste: Light flavours, citrus zest, mandarin peel, a touch of grains and a hint of stone fruit.
Mouthfeel: Light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Even though it’s a Session IPA, light and refreshing, and while there’s nothing exactly wrong with the aroma and taste, I’d still expect it to be stronger and more prominent than what currently shows.

3 - Indifferent (might buy, probably drink), Beer Reviews, IPA - Session, Omnipollo, Sweden

Omnipollo Tobias

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Brewery: Omnipollo
Country: Sweden
ABV: 4.3%
Style: American Session IPA
Other Notes: Brewed by Omnipollo at De Proef Brouwerij (Belgium)

Brewer Description: (from website) We found Tobias through a beer that he brewed for a Mikkeller hop bomb challenge. He came in second place and we got a bottle which we really liked. And then we did a home brew together! Since then we work together and Tobias is Karls right hand man. This beer is a celebration of all things Tobias. Tobias is a pale ale that is lower in ABV but fully packed with character.

My rating: 3
My beeradvocate.com rating: 3.76
My ratebeer.com rating: 3.6

Intro: A 330ml bottle with a best before date that’s not legible anymore. Poured into a Lost Abbey teku glass.
Appearance: A lightly hazy golden orange colour with a two finger white head that had pretty good retention and left lots of nice lacing.
Aroma: Light mango with lots of citrus grapefruit and lemon peel and rind with maybe a touch of grass.
Taste: A little weak, but light malt, grass, grapefruit, citrus zest and rind, lemon peel, lightly bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Somewhat crisp, light bodied with moderate carbonation.
Overall: Flavours were slightly on the weak side, but what comes through is not bad at all.