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Braxton Flare

Braxton Brewing Company
United States·American IPA
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Tropical fruit-forward IPA built around Mosaic and Citra hops. Juicy mango and passionfruit aroma with a soft, full mouthfeel and moderate bitterness. Braxton's hop showcase beer from their flagship Covington taproom.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
tropicalhoppypeach
tropical
hoppy
peach
fruity
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—ripe mango and passionfruit dominate, supported by secondary notes of citrus zest and stone fruit.
also:orange
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Braxton Flare

◎ Appearance

Braxton Flare presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presentation that suggests freshness and careful conditioning.

golden, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—ripe mango and passionfruit dominate, supported by secondary notes of citrus zest and stone fruit. Mosaic and Citra hops deliver their characteristic aromatic profile without aggressive pine or resin, creating an inviting, fruit-forward bouquet.

mango, passionfruitcitrus zestfloral Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical flavors that mirror the aroma, delivering mango and peach alongside a subtle orange note. The beer maintains a soft, full mouthfeel throughout, with moderate bitterness (60 IBU) providing balance rather than domination; sweetness remains restrained and complements the hop character rather than overwhelming it.

tropical fruitpeach, mangosoft, vollmundigmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering tropical fruit notes that fade gradually into a gentle, dry hop bitterness. The aftertaste remains smooth and free of harsh tannins, inviting another sip.

smooth finishtropical fadedry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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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