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What is a session ale?
“Session” is basically an adjective used to describe a beer that is: lower in alcohol (generally under 4 or 5% ABV) and high in refreshment. Generally, it applies to beers that are not too filling. These beers also tend not to be too anything. They’re not too bitter, not too hoppy, not too malty.
Why is a session beer called session?
It allowed English factory workers to drink on the job during two daily sessions. The workers would have low-ABV beers so they weren’t stumbling back onto the job, hence the terminology “session beer.” Others say session simply refers to a long stay at the bar.
What does a session IPA?
One style (or substyle) of beer that has emerged recently is session IPA. A session IPA supposedly combines the hoppiness of an IPA with the lower alcohol content of a session beer. Founders Brewing’s All Day IPA was one of the first entries in this category, and continues to be one of the best-known.
What’s the difference between a session IPA and a regular IPA?
The phrase IPA stands for India Pale Ale, and sits within the pale ale category (beer brewed with mostly pale malts). The term “session” refers to beers that have all the taste of a regular IPA, but with a lower ABV of around 3-5%, which make them suited to long hot summer afternoons.
What is session drinking?
Session drinking is a chiefly British and Irish term that refers to drinking a large quantity of beer during a “session” (i.e. a specific period of time) without becoming too heavily intoxicated. A session is generally a social occasion.
What’s the difference between an IPA and a session IPA?
What is the difference between Hazy IPA and IPA?
A hazy IPA is a variation on an IPA The more likely story is the hops did indeed help keep the beer fresher, but also the lighter malt and hoppy bite made the brew far more refreshing than a dark and thick brown ale in a hot tropical climate.
Is a session ale same as a saison?
Session vs. saison beer: A session beer is a lighter-body beer also known as a lawnmower beer for its ability to quench a thirst. It’s a low ABV beer. A saison is a farmhouse pale ale brewed in winter and meant to be enjoyed in summer.
What’s the difference between pale ale and India Pale Ale?
American Pale Ale has a soft, palatable and not-so-bitter taste, with an ABV between 5 and 6 percent. India Pale Ale has a stronger, hoppier taste with an ABV between 6 and 10 percent. There are many genres of specialty IPAs.