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Grapefruit, coconut and juicy oranges come from Citra, Mosaic and Talus in a double dry hopped double IPA of 8%, with Krush on the brew sheet. The arcade theme runs through the beer: the line is THE. SILVER. BALL., the hops bounce off the bumpers, and the pitch is a sensory overload for anyone who wants to become the ultimate pinball wizard.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyorange
citrusy
hoppy
orange
juicy
tropical
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus—grapefruit and juicy orange notes dominate, layered with subtle coconut undertones from the Citra, Mosaic and Talus hops.
also:fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pinball

◎ Appearance

Pale golden to light amber hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. A dense, cream-colored head forms with solid retention and fine lacing that clings to the glass. Vigorous carbonation is evident throughout, lending a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus—grapefruit and juicy orange notes dominate, layered with subtle coconut undertones from the Citra, Mosaic and Talus hops. There is a light, clean malt base that doesn't intrude, allowing the hop-forward character to command the sensory space.

grapefruit, orangecoconut notesclean Edelhopfen characterminimal malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate delivers full-bodied citrus and stone fruit intensity that matches the aromatic promise. Bitterness is assertive at 80 IBU but balanced, arriving mid-palate and lingering without harshness. The beer shows good body for its 8% ABV, with a juicy, resinous texture that underscores the double dry-hopping technique.

juicy citrusassertive bitternessfull-bodiedresinous texture

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and hoppy, with lingering citrus and a clean bitter edge that persists for several minutes. The alcohol warmth is restrained and well-integrated, leaving no harsh or sharp aftertaste.

dry, hoppypersistent citrus biteclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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