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Komodo Dragon

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Juicy pineapple and passion fruit mingle with bright citrus in this hazy brew. The body is soft, velvety and pillowy, leading to a refreshing finish. Komodo Dragon belongs to the Extinction Is Forever series, whose beers are named after endangered animals and which donates part of its proceeds to the protection of endangered species.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe tropical stone fruits—juicy pineapple and passion fruit come forward immediately, supported by bright citrus notes that suggest grapefruit zest and lemon.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Komodo Dragon

◎ Appearance

Komodo Dragon presents a pale golden hue with a distinctive hazy suspension throughout the glass. The turbidity arises from yeast and protein compounds, lending an inviting, opaque quality. A generous, creamy head forms readily and persists, creating fine lacing on the glass walls as it recedes.

pale goldenhazy from yeastpersistent foam

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe tropical stone fruits—juicy pineapple and passion fruit come forward immediately, supported by bright citrus notes that suggest grapefruit zest and lemon. A soft, herbaceous hop character underpins the fruit, while the base remains clean with no evident yeast esters or malt prominence, allowing the aromatic hops to lead.

pineapple, passion fruitbright citrus zestsoft herbaceous hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and velvety, with the tropical fruit notes translating from the aroma into a juicy mid-palate. A moderate bitterness—proportionate to the 50 IBU—emerges smoothly without harshness, balancing the sweetness from a restrained malt bill. The body remains pillowy and light, never becoming thin, while carbonation level reinforces the refreshing character.

soft malt foundationmoderate bitternessjuicy, refreshing palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brisk, with lingering citrus and subtle tropical notes fading over several seconds. No sticky sweetness or excessive astringency remains—instead, an inviting dryness and brightness encourage the next sip.

citrus-forward aftertastedry, refreshing finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
75
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 Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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