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Blazed Orange Milkshake

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Blazed Orange Milkshake IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the Chicago-based craft powerhouse, is a luscious, hazy pour that glows a deep, sun-kissed amber-orange beneath a pillowy white head. The aroma bursts with ripe citrus — juicy navel orange, tangerine zest, and a hint of creamy vanilla — underpinned by a soft, tropical sweetness. On the palate, it delivers the signature milkshake experience: a velvety, full body built on lactose creaminess, where fresh orange pulp and stone fruit flavours mingle effortlessly. Hop bitterness is deliberately restrained, letting the fruit-forward character shine throughout. The finish is smooth, lingering, and gently sweet — a dessert-like Midwestern indulgence that's as approachable as it is bold.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
orangepeachtropical
orange
peach
tropical
vanilla
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with ripe citrus—juicy navel orange and tangerine zest dominate—layered beneath soft vanilla and a gentle tropical sweetness.
also:fruity,honey,hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blazed Orange Milkshake

◎ Appearance

A deep, sun-kissed amber-orange hue glows beneath a pillowy white head with excellent retention and fine Schaumkleiden. The beer presents a hazy, opaque body characteristic of the style, with soft suspension rather than sharp turbidity. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting the creamy mouthfeel without aggressive bubbling.

amber-orangehazy, pillowy headvelvety suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe citrus—juicy navel orange and tangerine zest dominate—layered beneath soft vanilla and a gentle tropical sweetness. A subtle stone fruit undertone emerges on closer inspection, while the restraint of hop character allows the fruit and cream to lead without sharp bittering notes. The lactose sweetness anchors the bouquet without cloying.

citrus-forwardcreamy vanillatropical stone fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is velvety and full-bodied, driven by lactose creaminess that mimics a dessert mouthfeel. Mid-palate delivers fresh orange pulp and peach, with stone fruit notes weaving through a smooth, uninterrupted sweetness. Hop bitterness is deliberately restrained at 30 IBU, permitting the fruit and cream to occupy the entire palate without astringency or dry finish.

creamy, lactose-drivenorange pulp, peachgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with a gently sweet aftertaste that echoes orange and vanilla into the fade. No harsh dryness or sharp edges; instead, a dessert-like, approachable quality persists without heaviness.

smooth, sweet lingeringvanilla-orange echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
83
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 Milkshake IPA

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What is a Milkshake 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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