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Party Tricks IPA

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Grapefruit, strawberry and passion fruit lead this IPA, drawn out by a massive load of Strata, El Dorado and Citra hops. The brewery says it hides nothing up its sleeves and pairs it with spicy nachos. Brewed year-round at 6.8% ABV and best drunk fresh, it comes in 16 oz six-packs, made for sharing with friends and family.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
juicy
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced citrus and stone fruit character—grapefruit zest and strawberry are immediately apparent, backed by passion fruit notes that add tropical lift.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Party Tricks IPA

◎ Appearance

Party Tricks presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent transparency and clean brilliance. The head forms with vigor and settles into a stable collar with fine lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation is lively and visible, sustaining the foam structure throughout the pour.

golden-ambercleartight lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced citrus and stone fruit character—grapefruit zest and strawberry are immediately apparent, backed by passion fruit notes that add tropical lift. The blend of Strata, El Dorado, and Citra hops delivers resinous pine and herbal depth without harshness. Malt plays a subtle supporting role, offering light bread and grain undertones that anchor the composition.

citrus zesttropical fruitresinousherbaceous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy fruit-forward character—citrus and strawberry dominate the entry with a clean, crisp mouthfeel. Mid-palate layers in passion fruit sweetness and a measured bitterness that integrates seamlessly rather than dominates. The finish dries progressively with a gentle spiced edge and herbaceous hop character that feels refreshing without astringency.

juicy citrusbalanced bitternessfruity sweetnessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish tapers to a dry, crisp conclusion with lingering citrus and subtle spice notes. The aftertaste remains bright and refreshing, inviting another sip without leaving heavy or cloying residue.

drycitrus aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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