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Juice Drop

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Soft, lush and intensely juicy: this Hazy IPA layers tropical hop aroma with bold flavors of citrus and coconut. To build the tropical side without adding bitterness, the brewers dropped in an experimental hop known as HBC 472. At 7.0% ABV it belongs to the Mainline of Breckenridge Brewery, brewing in Colorado since 1990.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
Tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with distinct notes of mango, passionfruit, and coconut leading the profile.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Juice Drop

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with pronounced haziness throughout, characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head builds quickly and clings to the glass with sustained Schaumhaftung. Fine carbonation provides gentle effervescence without aggressive bubbling.

pale strawhazy throughoutcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with distinct notes of mango, passionfruit, and coconut leading the profile. The HBC 472 experimental hop brings lush, juicy character without aggressive herbal or resinous notes. Subtle citrus undertones of orange and grapefruit round out the bouquet without sharp citric bite.

mango, passionfruitcoconutcitrus undertonessoft hop aroma

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, creamy entry delivering bold tropical and citrus flavors. Mid-palate remains lush and juicy, with coconut and stone fruit notes providing depth without harshness. The 50 IBU bitterness integrates seamlessly, adding structure without dominating or drying the finish.

tropical fruitcitrus forwardsoft bitternessjuicy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering tropical and citrus notes that fade gradually rather than sharply. Aftertaste remains refreshing and clean, with subtle coconut sweetness persisting on the palate.

tropical fadeclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, juicy, tropical character as Juice Drop will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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