{"title":"Session IPA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA session IPA is a light IPA, with at most 5% alcohol, that still clearly smells and tastes of hops. The idea: the hop character of an IPA in a lighter, easy-drinking beer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSession IPA or pale ale?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is small, but it exists: according to the BJCP, an American pale ale is maltier, more balanced and less pronounced in hoppiness and bitterness than a session IPA. If you want that softer beer, have a look at the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/pale-ale\"\u003epale ales\u003c\/a\u003e. For more alcohol and more hops, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ipa\"\u003eall IPAs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the word 'session' comes from, you can read in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/bierschool\/session-ipa\"\u003eBeer School on the session IPA\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh is better\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore it cool and drink it fresh, because storing it warm comes at the expense of the hop aroma. A good starting point is 7–10 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreweries you will find here: Eleven, Bird Brewery, Kaapse Brouwers, Big Belly, EemBier, Jelster and Lervig. For every beer you see the current Untappd score.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder before 3 pm and we ship the same day. Shipping within the Netherlands is free from €75.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eleven-tony-manjana","title":"Eleven Tony Manjana","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eA hazy session IPA at 4.5% ABV, built around citrus and tropical fruit. At 45 IBU, it still delivers a clear hop presence despite the modest strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect bright citrus up front, with mandarin and lemon leading the way. Dry hopping with Sabro CRYO adds coconut and tropical fruit. Cloudy in the glass, fresh in character and light enough to go back for a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTony Manjana comes from Eleven, a Dutch brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eleven Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444585378137,"sku":"","price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-959.png?v=1767624542"},{"product_id":"bird-fuut-fieuw","title":"Bird Fuut Fieuw","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBird Fuut Fieuw is a thirst-quenching Session IPA at 4.6% ABV, pairing a fruity character with a low alcohol content. Made for warm days, and for a second glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt pours blond under a white head. On the nose, expect citrus, yellow tropical fruit and a light touch of caramel. The fruitiness carries through on the palate, backed by a pleasant bitterness of 32 IBU. The low alcohol keeps it light and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBird named this beer after the fuut, the great crested grebe, a water bird that dances across the water for hours during courtship, starting with a small fish offered to the female.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bird Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53857460781401,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-232-Photoroom.png?v=1738245432"},{"product_id":"kaapse-karel","title":"Kaapse Karel","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e \u003cp\u003eKaapse Karel is a characterful beer from Kaapse Brouwers that challenges curious drinkers with a fresh, well-considered balance. This beer combines a sturdy malt base with a pronounced hop character, so newcomers and experienced tasters alike will find something to discover in every sip. The aromas open like an invitation: citrus and tropical fruit dance together with subtle spicy accents, while a clear, clean finish rounds off the experience. According to Untappd reviews, Kaapse Karel offers a consistent, layered drinking experience that enriches tastings and encourages further exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection\u003e","brand":"Kaapse Brouwers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57966900576601,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-1844.png?v=1777645595"},{"product_id":"big-belly-mo-phi","title":"Big Belly MO PHI","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMO PHI proves that big hop flavours don't require double-digit ABV. At just 3.8%, Big Belly delivers an IPA that prioritises aroma and character, perfect for those sessions when you want more than one without calling it a night early.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect citrus peel and grassy hop notes. The palate shows a light malt base overlaid with fresh tropical fruit and a subtle bitterness that builds without overwhelming. The mouthfeel stays light and sessionable, finishing dry with a gentle hop afterglow that invites another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eBig Belly Brewing Company from Breda is known for bold, flavour-forward beers. Alongside their adventurous Liquid Dessert series, MO PHI demonstrates their ability to craft refined, sessionable brews with equal skill.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Belly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58313447244121,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"eembier-summer-jammin","title":"EemBier Summer Jammin","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer Jammin takes the hop-driven IPA style down to 4.2% ABV. A session IPA from Eem, made for reaching for a second glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect the hop-led character of an IPA in a lighter frame. At 4.2% ABV it stays easy to drink, even when the glass gets refilled. The focus is on hops and drinkability rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEem is a Dutch brewery, and Summer Jammin is part of their range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij EemBier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58766493450585,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0085_processed.png?v=1785933328"},{"product_id":"jelster-mini-mango","title":"JELSTER MINI MANGO","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt just 3.5% ABV, Jelster proves that a Session IPA doesn't have to skimp on character. The name Mini Mango already hints at what this beer is about: a light, easy-drinking bottle built for long summer evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a light body with the dry, short-lingering hop bitterness typical of the style. The name suggests a juicy, tropical note on the nose, in a beer that's all about drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJelster is a Dutch brewery based in Rotterdam, active since 2020, with a lineup that now spans 25 different beers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JELSTER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58774587572569,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0082_processed.png?v=1785933328"},{"product_id":"lervig-house-party","title":"LERVIG House Party","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eHouse Party finds Lervig delivering a session IPA built for extended drinking without weighing you down. 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The low ABV keeps things refreshing and easy-drinking without skimping on character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLervig is an independently owned craft brewery from Stavanger, Norway, founded in 2003 after the closure of local brewery Tou, with a mission to preserve and expand the region's brewing tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LERVIG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59343960015193,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0483_processed.png?v=1788957975"},{"product_id":"brauerei-kundmuller-grischbeerla","title":"Kundmüller GrischBEERla","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrischBEERla is a collaboration brew between Brauerei Kundmüller from Weiher and American brewery Fat Head's, bringing together Franconian brewing tradition and American hop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a Session IPA, expect a light, easy-drinking body paired with a pronounced hop character. 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