hopIQ found 10 beers with the same tropical and citrusy character as Pacificus Maximus. Pacificus Maximus is a double West Coast IPA at 8.5% ABV, brewed with Banks Brewing from Melbourne for IPA Day 2026 around New Zealand hops. A lean, crisp malt base carries large additions of Rakau, Krush and Nectaron. It pours bright pale gold with brilliant clarity and a white head. Ripe tropical fruit, juicy peach, citrus and a sticky dank note lead the aroma, giving way to stone fruit, resin and bright citrus peel on the palate. A firm, cleansing bitterness cuts through the fruit and lingers for a medium length. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Method Drop IPA — 69%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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