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Tropical aromas of mango, pineapple and citrus on a soft malt base: this New England IPA gets its hop blend from Citra, Mosaic and Hallertau Blanc. Baxbier brewed it for everyone who used to drink Taksi and now takes an Uber home: the tropical flavours of back then, with the bite of today. It comes in at 6% ABV and belongs to the brewery's core range from Groningen.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
orange
malty
Aroma
Vibrant tropical fruit dominates the nose: ripe mango, pineapple, and fresh citrus zest leap forward.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold with a soft, diffuse cloudiness throughout. The head is modest and dissolves quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation animates the body, visible as fine bubbles rising through the suspension.

pale goldhazy suspensionsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

Vibrant tropical fruit dominates the nose: ripe mango, pineapple, and fresh citrus zest leap forward. A supporting sweetness from the soft malt base sits beneath, with the Hallertau Blanc contributing delicate white-wine floral notes alongside the Citra and Mosaic fruitiness. Clean fermentation allows the hop blend to shine without yeasty interference.

mango, pineapplecitrus zestwhite-wine floralsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with tropical stone fruit and citrus flavors coating the palate immediately. The mid-palate reveals a creamy malt sweetness that prevents harshness, while moderate hop bitterness (50 IBU) arrives as a gentle grip rather than an assault. The overall sensation is refreshing and drinkable, with fruit character always at the fore.

juicy entrystone fruit, citruscreamy maltmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with citrus pith and a subtle drying sensation from the noble hops. Tropical sweetness fades gradually, leaving a clean, inviting aftertaste.

citrus pithclean fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
74
Finish
75
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 Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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