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Manta Ray Double IPA

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Developed in the brewery's R&D program, this double IPA was a winner right out of the tank. Fresh, citrusy tangerine, melon and light pine rise from the glass, followed by subtle malt sweetness, light hop character and a smooth finish. Like its namesake it can sneak up on you: 8.5%, a big beer without a bite. Seasonal, draft only.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Resinous 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
citrusypineyorange
citrusy
piney
orange
tropical
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus and tangerine notes, lifted by bright piney and resinous hop character.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Manta Ray Double IPA

◎ Appearance

Deep golden amber with excellent clarity and fine carbonation. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass with pronounced lacing. The body is bright and clean, characteristic of a well-executed Double IPA.

deep goldendense headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus and tangerine notes, lifted by bright piney and resinous hop character. Beneath lies a subtle sweetness from the underlying malt, with hints of melon and light tropical fruit. The aromatic profile is clean and expressive without harshness.

citrus, tangerinepine, resinoustropical fruitclean malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and balanced, with citrus and orange flavors dominating the mid-palate alongside light pine bitterness. Subtle malt sweetness provides body and roundness without becoming cloying. The hop character remains bright throughout, with moderate bitterness building gradually toward the finish.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth texturemalt sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering citrus and pine notes fading gradually. No harshness or astringency; the 70 IBU settles into a pleasant, dry aftertaste.

dry finishlingering citrus-pine
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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