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Spruce Double IPA

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A dark-gold double IPA brewed with Chinook, Citra and Sultana hops plus hand-harvested Alaskan Sitka spruce tips. Big citrus and pine up front, closing with light malt sweetness and a berry-like spruce character.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineyherbal
hoppy
piney
herbal
berry
fruity
tropical
Aroma
Vibrant hop character leads with citrus and fresh pine, immediately grounded by hand-harvested Sitka spruce that adds a distinctive herbal and slightly fruity quality.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spruce Double IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep gold color with excellent clarity and fine carbonation creating a persistent, tight head. The beer presents a clean visual profile with good lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

deep goldclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Vibrant hop character leads with citrus and fresh pine, immediately grounded by hand-harvested Sitka spruce that adds a distinctive herbal and slightly fruity quality. Beneath the aromatics, subtle malt undertones provide balance without obscuring the prominent hop profile.

citruspine resinherbal spruceclean hop presence

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive citrus and piney hop bitterness that remains well-integrated rather than harsh. Mid-palate develops berry-like character from the spruce, layered with tropical fruit notes and a gentle herbal warmth from the elevated alcohol. The finish brings a light malt sweetness that tempers the bitterness without becoming cloying.

bold bitternessberry-sprucetropical fruitcitrus forward

◑ Finish

Extended dry finish with lingering pine and citrus notes. The spruce character persists subtly on the aftertaste alongside a moderate warming sensation.

drylingering hop bitterness
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 Double IPA

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What is a 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.

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