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077XX

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Carton's flagship bears the 077XX zip code of the Jersey Shore, and drinks like a love letter to that coast — resinous pine, tropical fruit, and enough bitterness to stay dry even at 7.8%. The body holds it together without weight; crisp finish, clean citrus notes, nothing gratuitous. Bold without ever punching you in the face.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous pine and bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel dominate.
also:bready,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 077XX

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the glass. Lacing clings to the glass in delicate bands.

deep goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine and bright citrus notes—grapefruit and orange peel dominate. Underneath, tropical fruit character emerges, with subtle stone fruit and a whisper of herbal greenness. No harsh alcohol vapors; the 7.8% ABV remains well-integrated.

resinous pinecitrus-forwardtropical fruitherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean, crisp citrus and a wave of resinous bitterness that feels assertive but never abrasive. Mid-palate reveals tropical notes and a light bready malt foundation that anchors the hops without muddying the picture. Bitterness lingers evenly across the tongue without becoming sharp or metallic.

bitter, balancedcitrus-drivenclean palatedry

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with residual pine and citrus drying the mouth pleasantly. Minimal sweetness and no warming alcohol heat, leaving a bright, refreshing conclusion.

dry finishcitrus aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About East Coast Double IPA

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What is a East Coast Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar East Coast Double IPA

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