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Tropic Tundra

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Double dry hopped with Azacca and Mosaic hops, this double IPA delivers bold notes of guava, pineapple and orange, vivid enough that one sip is meant to make you think you are on a tropical beach. A hazy double IPA from the Anchorage brewery, at 8.1% ABV and 33 IBU.

ABV
8.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
orange
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright tropical stone fruit — guava and pineapple dominate, followed by zesty orange peel and subtle citrus zest.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropic Tundra

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a pronounced haze that diffuses light throughout the glass, revealing a soft, cloudy suspension characteristic of the style. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing as it recedes. Vigorous carbonation drives steady bubbles through the body.

pale goldenhazy suspensionpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright tropical stone fruit — guava and pineapple dominate, followed by zesty orange peel and subtle citrus zest. Beneath the fruit lies a restrained herbal depth from the Azacca and Mosaic hops, with only a whisper of malt sweetness anchoring the aromatics. The overall impression is juicy and inviting, with no harsh resinous notes.

guava, pineappleorange peelherbal hop depth

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and creamy, delivering immediate tropical fruit flavors that coat the palate without astringency. The mid-palate sustains the guava and citrus character while a gentle, well-integrated bitterness emerges—33 IBU provides structure without dominating. Alcohol warmth builds gradually toward the swallow, contributing a light boozy undertone that complements rather than overwhelms the juice-forward profile.

soft entrytropical fruitintegrated bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, tapering from fruit-forward sweetness into a dry, slightly warming aftertaste. Lingering orange and pineapple notes fade gradually, leaving a subtle hop bite and refreshing dryness on the palate.

moderate lengthdry fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hazy, fruity character as Tropic Tundra will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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