Session IPA in Charlotte, NC — 9 on Tap Right Now

As of October 16, 2026, 9 Session IPAs are pouring right now across 9 breweries in Charlotte, NC. Of those, 9/9 list an ABV, ranging from 2.9% to 5.4%. Of the 9 pouring now, 3/9 list a price — the cheapest is $5.00.

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760 Craft WorksIPA · Session

5.1% ABVcitruspineybitter

Pouring at 760 Craft Works

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Armored Cow BrewingIPA · Session

5.4% ABVcitrustropicaljuicy

Pouring at Armored Cow

Quick Learner

$7.00

High Branch BrewingIPA · Session

4.7% ABVtropicalcitrusdank

Pouring at Gibson Mill (Concord)

Alex Can't Drive

Lake Norman BreweryIPA · Session

5.1% ABV31 IBU

Pouring at Lake Norman Brewery

Bright Side

Legion BrewingIPA · Session

5.2% ABV37 IBU

Pouring at West Morehead

Hop Drop Light

$7.00

NoDa Brewing CompanyIPA · Session

4.7% ABV40 IBU

Pouring at North End Production, Charlotte Douglas Airport, NoDa (Original)

Dad Strength IPA

$5.00

Pour 64IPA · Session

2.9% ABVcitruscrushablebitter

Pouring now

Gentle Giant

Primal BreweryIPA · Session

4.8% ABV35 IBU

Pouring at Huntersville, Belmont

Brainrot Beerslop

Sweet UnionIPA · Hazy Session

5.4% ABV25 IBUjuicycitrustropical

Pouring at Sweet Union Brewing

What is Session IPA?

Session IPA compresses IPA's hop character into a lower-ABV package, usually 4-5%, so the beer can be had more than one or two at a sitting without the strength of a standard IPA. It aims to keep the citrus and pine hop aroma of a full-strength IPA while cutting the malt bill way back, which also thins out the body compared to its parent style. The tradeoff is a lighter mouthfeel and less intensity than American IPA or West Coast IPA -- it's built for drinkability first, hop showcase second.

Data last updated: October 13, 2026