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Neon Riot

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Neon Riot shows stone fruit and citrus, with gentle spice and bright esters from a Belgian yeast. Six hop varieties drive the aroma. Ommegang brewed this Belgian-style IPA with Prison City Brewing, and the beer comes in at 7.7% ABV. It launched in May 2026 as a limited release, and the finish runs dry. The recipe puts the hops of both breweries up front.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
fruityhoppycitrusy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
yeasty
spicy
peach
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit—ripe peach and apricot—layered beneath citrus notes of grapefruit and orange pith.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Neon Riot

◎ Appearance

Neon Riot presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head builds quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, leaving fine trails across the surface. The visual intensity reflects the beer's energetic character.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant stone fruit—ripe peach and apricot—layered beneath citrus notes of grapefruit and orange pith. Belgian yeast contributes gentle spice and fruity esters that amplify the brightness. Six hop varieties work in concert, creating an aroma that is simultaneously floral and herbal without overwhelming the fruit.

stone fruitcitrus forwardspicy estersherbal undertone

◐ Taste

The palate enters with balanced fruitiness—peach and citrus dominate the mid-palate without overshadowing the crisp, clean malt base. Moderate bitterness arrives in the center, around 60 IBU, providing structure without harshness. The yeast character weaves throughout, adding complexity and a dry, slightly peppery spice that heightens perception of freshness.

fruity centerbalanced bitternesscrisp finishpeppery spice

◑ Finish

The finish dries quickly and cleanly, with lingering citrus zest and a subtle peach note fading into the background. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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 Belgian IPA

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What is a Belgian 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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