Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Alchemist Heady Topper
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Alchemist Heady Topper
◎ Appearance
Heady Topper presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with fine bubbles, creating an appealing visual profile that suggests freshness and quality craftsmanship.
◌ Aroma
The nose is an explosion of whole-leaf hop aromatics, with prominent citrus and grapefruit notes mingling with fresh pine and resinous undertones. Subtle floral and tropical fruit characteristics emerge beneath the aggressive hop forward profile, while the malt backbone remains elegantly restrained.
◐ Taste
The palate delivers bold, unapologetic hop character with bright citrus and grapefruit notes dominating the entry and mid-palate. A full-bodied malt foundation provides necessary structure and balance, supporting the 100 IBU bitterness that finishes clean and dry without becoming harsh or astringent.
◑ Finish
The finish is impressively dry and clean, with lingering hoppy notes and subtle pine resin that persist pleasantly on the palate. Moderate alcohol warmth (8% ABV) adds complexity without overwhelming, creating a satisfying conclusion to this hop-driven experience.
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