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Boss Robot

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Boss Robot is a New England-style double IPA made with barley malt and a large share of oats, fermented with an English yeast and dry-hopped three times with Nelson Sauvin, Idaho 7, Citra and Mosaic, largely in Cryo form. It looks hazy, keeps its bitterness low and drinks soft and juicy. Tropical fruit, mandarin, gooseberry and peach come through intensely.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus 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
tropicalpeachjuicy
tropical
peach
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit—mandarin, peach, and gooseberry—followed by tropical notes from Nelson Sauvin and Citra.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boss Robot

◎ Appearance

Boss Robot presents a hazy, golden-amber body with a pale, persistent head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The cloudiness derives from the oat adjunct and English yeast character, creating an inviting, opaque appearance typical of New England-style IPA. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a soft mouthfeel.

hazy goldenpersistent headoat-derived cloudiness

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit—mandarin, peach, and gooseberry—followed by tropical notes from Nelson Sauvin and Citra. Subtle herbal and floral undertones emerge from Idaho 7, while the Cryo hop format delivers concentrated, clean hop character without harsh green notes. The English yeast contributes a soft, slightly fruity backdrop without phenolic or estery distraction.

tropical stone fruitmandarin, peach, gooseberryclean hop profile

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with the oat malt providing a silky foundation and subtle sweetness. Mid-palate balances tropical and citrus fruit notes against restrained bitterness—40 IBU is well-integrated and does not dominate. The finish is smooth and round, with lingering fruit character and minimal hop sharpness, allowing the beer to drink considerably lighter than its 8% ABV.

soft, juicy palaterestrained bitternesstropical fruit forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with tropical and stone fruit notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. No harsh residue or astringency—the beer concludes round and inviting, encouraging further sips.

smooth, lingering fruitrefreshing close
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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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