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Totally Tropical IPA

Blacks Brewery
Ireland·Fruited IPA
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An IPA with fruit: mango and pineapple give this 5 % beer its tropical character, with passion fruit alongside, on a base hopped with Cascade and Citra. Pineapple leads the flavour and mango follows. Released in 2020 and meant as an easy-going beer for summer, it has stayed in the range ever since.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant pineapple and mango fruit character, supported by a secondary note of passion fruit that adds complexity.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Totally Tropical IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, evident in the steady stream of small bubbles rising through the glass. Schaumhaftung is clean and well-defined along the sides.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant pineapple and mango fruit character, supported by a secondary note of passion fruit that adds complexity. Citra and Cascade hops contribute a subtle citrus and floral backdrop without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and summery, with fruit aromatics taking the lead.

pineapple, mangocitrus hop notestropical fruit

◐ Taste

Pineapple drives the entry and mid-palate, with mango following in close succession to create a layered tropical profile. At 55 IBU, bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, providing structure without sharpness. The Cascade and Citra base allows the fruit character to remain in the foreground, while a light, clean malt sweetness frames the flavors.

tropical fruit forwardmoderate bitternessclean malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with the hop bitterness lingering gently alongside a fade of tropical fruit notes. The aftertaste remains dry and inviting, leaving no cloying sweetness.

crisp finishdry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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 Fruited IPA

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What is a Fruited 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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