hopIQ found 10 beers with the same full-bodied and bitter character as Hornet. Began as the brewery's summer seasonal before moving into the core range as its second canned beer. The aroma brings stone fruit and citrus peel, while a base of Caramel Pils, Crystal and Caramel Munich malts adds light caramel, toffee and a bready sweetness to the palate. The body is fairly full, and a firm, drying hop bitterness takes over in the finish. Hops are Dr Rudi, Cascade, Citra and Idaho 7, giving grapefruit, apricot and a faint resinous edge. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Aviator Bicoastal IPA — 72%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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