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Nonic is a double IPA hopped entirely with New Zealand varieties: Nelson Sauvin, Wai-iti and Motueka, in the current release from the 2026 harvest. Oats and wheat give the soft, pillowy texture the brewery highlights. It describes flavours of apricot, peach, candyfloss, lime and limoncello. Tasters also find white grape, gooseberry and grapefruit, a medium to full body, noticeable citrus bitterness and a fairly dry, peppery finish.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 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
citrusypeachfruity
citrusy
peach
fruity
hoppy
spicy
tart
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit notes—ripe apricot and peach—layered beneath hints of confectionery sweetness reminiscent of candyfloss.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Nonic

◎ Appearance

Nonic presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a faint white head that recedes gently, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a softly effervescent presentation that mirrors the beer's pillowy mouthfeel.

pale goldenbright and cleardelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit notes—ripe apricot and peach—layered beneath hints of confectionery sweetness reminiscent of candyfloss. Nelson Sauvin, Wai-iti and Motueka hops introduce citrus brightness, white grape and gooseberry aromatics that balance the subtle Malz undertones from oats and wheat.

ripe stone fruitcitrus brightnesswhite grape, gooseberry

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with the oats and wheat base delivering a rounded, pillowy texture that frames the hop-forward character. Mid-palate brings forward peach, lime and limoncello notes alongside white grape and grapefruit, with a noticeable citrus bitterness that builds steadily without sharpness.

soft, pillowy bodypeach, lime, citrusbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is fairly dry and peppery, with lingering citrus notes and a gentle hop-driven bite that fades gradually. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, with white grape and candyfloss echoes.

dry, peppery finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
81
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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