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Screwball

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All the raspberry and all the vanilla: Screwball is a 5.5% Milkshake IPA brewed with lactose. It first appeared in 2017 and is back as a re-release of an all-time Boundary favourite.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
vanillaberryfruity
vanilla
berry
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent raspberry fruit esters backed by vanilla sweetness from the lactose addition.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Screwball

◎ Appearance

Screwball presents a pale golden hue with a soft, hazy opacity characteristic of the Milkshake IPA style. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings to the glass with good adhesion, leaving fine lacing on the walls. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a pillowy mouthfeel.

pale gold, hazycreamy headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent raspberry fruit esters backed by vanilla sweetness from the lactose addition. Noble hops contribute a subtle floral and herbal undertone, while the overall bouquet remains approachable and candy-like rather than aggressively aromatic. The fruit-and-cream profile dominates without sharp alcohol presence.

raspberry, vanillafloral hopscreamy sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry brings soft fruitiness and vanilla custard character supported by the milk sugar's residual sweetness. Mid-palate develops a gentle berry brightness balanced against malt's light biscuit foundation. Bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, allowing the adjunct character to remain the focal point rather than hop assertiveness.

berry, vanilla, lactosesoft bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with vanilla and raspberry notes persisting on the palate. Aftertaste maintains sweetness without cloying, leaving a comfortable, dessert-like impression.

lingering fruitvanilla sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
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 Milkshake IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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