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Serial Killer Kiwi

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A New Zealand pale ale amped up to 8 %. The usual hop bill gets Cryo Motueka and Cryo Nectaron on top, and the brewers boil the goal down to a single word: juice. The result is a juicy double IPA.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
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
juicyhoppyfruity
juicy
hoppy
fruity
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus and stone fruit notes from the Cryo Motueka and Cryo Nectaron hops, delivering grapefruit zest and peach alongside floral undertones.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Serial Killer Kiwi

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a full, creamy head that clings persistently to the glass walls. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a fine bead that rises steadily from the base. Fine lacing adheres throughout the drinking experience.

bright goldenexcellent claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus and stone fruit notes from the Cryo Motueka and Cryo Nectaron hops, delivering grapefruit zest and peach alongside floral undertones. A clean malt backbone provides subtle sweetness without obscuring the hop-forward character. The overall impression is fresh and aromatic without any herbal or vegetal edges.

grapefruit zeststone fruitfloralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bright citrus and juicy tropical fruit flavors that evolve through the mid-palate. A moderate, balanced bitterness—appropriate for the 80 IBU level—integrates smoothly rather than dominating. The malt provides a light, slightly sweet foundation that supports the hop juice without adding heavy grain character.

juicy tropical fruitbalanced bitternesscitrus forwardlight malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with the citrus and stone fruit notes persisting pleasantly. Bitterness fades to a clean, dry conclusion that invites another sip.

crisp finishpersistent citrusdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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