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Sprocket

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A seven percent IPA in the older, bitterness-forward mould rather than the hazy style. Mosaic, Amarillo and Galaxy bring raw tropical fruit to the nose, mango and passionfruit over a citrus edge, and the palate follows with the same fruit before a long, resinous bitterness takes over. Just enough malt sweetness sits underneath to keep the finish from turning harsh.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Trophy · 2021
Australian International Beer Awards
Best Traditional IPA
★Trophy — Australian International Beer Awards (Best Traditional IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoustropicalfruity
resinous
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit dominate, supported by a sharp citrus edge from the Mosaic, Amarillo and Galaxy hop combination.
also:clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sprocket

◎ Appearance

Sprocket presents a clear, pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation that rises in steady streams. The off-white head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing as the beer empties.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—mango and passionfruit dominate, supported by a sharp citrus edge from the Mosaic, Amarillo and Galaxy hop combination. Beneath the fruit sits a subtle resinous undercurrent that signals the beer's bittering character without overwhelming the brighter aromatics.

mango, passionfruitcitrus edgeresinous

◐ Taste

The palate mirrors the aroma's tropical profile on entry, with distinct stone fruit and citrus notes moving across the tongue. The mid-palate develops a pronounced resinous, herbal bitterness that builds steadily, while a restrained malt sweetness threads underneath to anchor the structure and prevent harshness.

tropical fruitresinous bitternessbalanced malt

◑ Finish

A long, lingering bitter finish dominated by the resinous hop character carries through the aftertaste. The malt foundation prevents the conclusion from turning astringent, leaving a clean, dry surface on the palate.

long bitter finishdryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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 American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American 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 American IPA

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