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Mackies Triple Ripple

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Sweet raspberry and creamy vanilla swirl through juicy tropical guava, with mango, passionfruit, citrus and gooseberry behind them and a smooth, low-bitterness finish. Citra and Simcoe bring the fruit, and a soft, silky malt body mimics the melt-in-the-mouth texture of a raspberry ripple. It is the latest collaboration with Mackie's, the Scottish ice cream makers, pitched at anyone who remembers chasing the ice cream van. Flake not included.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityvanilla
tropical
fruity
vanilla
juicy
berry
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with bright raspberry and vanilla notes, layered beneath juicy tropical stone fruit—guava, mango, and passionfruit dominate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mackies Triple Ripple

◎ Appearance

Pale straw to light gold with a hazy, turbid appearance characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls. Fine carbonation supports the pillowy foam structure.

pale goldhazy, turbidcreamy head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright raspberry and vanilla notes, layered beneath juicy tropical stone fruit—guava, mango, and passionfruit dominate. Citra and Simcoe hops contribute citrus zest and subtle gooseberry notes, while a soft malt sweetness frames the composition without heaviness.

raspberry, vanillatropical fruitcitrus, gooseberrysoft malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds with creamy vanilla on entry, quickly followed by ripe raspberry and guava. Mango and passionfruit sustain the mid-palate, while gentle citrus acidity provides lift. Bitterness remains restrained at 50 IBU, allowing stone fruit and vanilla to persist without sharp edges, finishing smooth and clean.

creamy vanillaripe stone fruitslow bitternesssmooth, clean

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and lingering, with residual raspberry and mango fading gradually. A whisper of vanilla creaminess carries through the aftertaste, leaving the palate refreshed without astringency.

soft fadefruity aftertastecreamy warmth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
76
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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