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Goblin Sauce

Bellwoods Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Double IPA · One of 104 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Bellwoods' Goblin Sauce arrives as a Double IPA that refuses to announce itself with brute strength. The soft body belies the work done in the dry hop—enormous in volume and precision, it builds a massive, juicy aromatic presence that leans fruit-forward rather than aggressively bitter. Peach, mango, and wild berries emerge across the nose and palate, berry-influenced flavours that feel almost bright against the 8.5% alcohol. The result is a beer built for extended engagement: one that opens gradually, revealing layers of tropical and stone-fruit complexity in a structure that stays nimble rather than heavy. An evening beer for those who want aroma and character without thickness.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
Distinctive notes
berry
peach
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Goblin Sauce

Appearance

Goblin Sauce presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting luminosity. The head is substantial and persistent, holding fine bubbles that form delicate lacing along the glass. Carbonation is lively but restrained, maintaining a refined visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

Aroma

The nose is immediately fruit-forward and juicy, dominated by ripe peach and mango with supporting notes of wild berries. The dry-hop work is evident in the aromatic intensity and precision—tropical stone fruit emerges alongside subtle citrus notes. The overall impression is bright and inviting, with hop character that feels generous rather than aggressive.

ripe peach and mangowild berriestropical fruitjuicy hop aroma

Taste

The palate enters soft and smooth despite the 8.5% ABV, allowing the fruit character to shine without heaviness. Peach and stone fruit dominate the mid-palate, balanced by a moderate, controlled bitterness that sits at equilibrium rather than dominance. The structure remains nimble and elegant, with the dry-hop profile creating layers of complexity that unfold across extended sips.

soft entrystone fruit-drivenbalanced bitternesslayered complexity

Finish

The finish is dry and medium in length, with lingering notes of peach and berries fading gracefully. The bitterness resolves cleanly without astringency, leaving a pleasant, refreshing impression.

dry finishlingering fruitclean resolution
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Goblin Sauce

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Goblin Sauce

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, fruity, juicy character as Goblin Sauce will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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