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Quaanto-219

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Pineapple, orange, apricot and honey come through in Quaanto-219, a medium-bodied triple IPA that finishes with a moderate bitterness, one the brewery says keeps calling you back. It has returned and is available from November through December. 12.5% ABV, 100 IBU, brewed by 3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana.

ABV
12.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter100 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
orangefruitycitrusy
orange
fruity
citrusy
honey
tropical
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus—predominantly orange peel and grapefruit—layered over stone fruit notes of apricot and peach.
also:resinous,piney
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Quaanto-219

◎ Appearance

Quaanto-219 presents a pale golden hue with slight turbidity, characteristic of a well-attenuated triple IPA. The head is tight and persistent, with good lacing retention along the glass. Carbonation appears brisk and uniform throughout.

pale goldenslight hazepersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus—predominantly orange peel and grapefruit—layered over stone fruit notes of apricot and peach. Beneath lies a honeyed malt sweetness that tempers the assertive Edelhopfen character, with subtle floral and resinous undertones suggesting pine and herbal complexity.

orange peelapricothoney sweetnessresinous hopfen

◐ Taste

Entry is medium-bodied with tropical fruit notes—pineapple and citrus—balanced against a clean, slightly grainy malz foundation. Mid-palate develops a warming alcohol presence (12.5% ABV) without harshness, while moderate bitterness builds steadily toward the finish without dominating the fruit character.

pineapplecitrus-forwardtropical fruitmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with hoppy bitterness and residual pine resin extending into a clean aftertaste. The interplay of fruit and bitterness creates sufficient complexity to encourage another sip.

dryhoppy aftertastepersistent
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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 Triple IPA

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What is a Triple 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.

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