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Hop & Hibiscus

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A double IPA at 8.5% that pairs floral hibiscus with citrusy hops. Oats and rye give it a full, soft mouthfeel, so the strength never feels harsh. Hibiscus, citrus and flowers lead the flavour in a balanced, refreshing and distinctive beer. In short: hibiscus, citrus and floral. The brewery lists its bitterness at 50 EBU.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralcitrusyhoppy
floral
citrusy
hoppy
fruity
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced hibiscus florals layered seamlessly over bright citrus notes—grapefruit, orange zest, and lime.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop & Hibiscus

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with distinct lacing. The carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in the steady stream of bubbles rising through the bright body. Light transmission reveals the beer's translucent character without any haze.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced hibiscus florals layered seamlessly over bright citrus notes—grapefruit, orange zest, and lime. Supporting aromatics of floral hop compounds add complexity without overshadowing the distinctive hibiscus character. A subtle oat and rye grain presence provides a soft, malty undertone that balances the forward-facing hop expression.

hibiscus floralcitrus zestaromatic hopssoft grain base

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with the oat and rye delivering a velvety mouthfeel that prevents the 8.5% ABV from becoming apparent. Mid-palate unfolds with floral and citrus flavors working in tandem—hibiscus provides a delicate, slightly tart sweetness while the hops contribute resinous, zesty notes. The 50 IBU bitterness integrates cleanly, finishing the palate without harsh edges or astringency.

floral-citrus blendvelvety bodybalanced bitternesstropical undertones

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering floral and citrus notes fading gracefully. Residual sweetness from the hibiscus and grains departs cleanly, leaving a gentle bittersweet character that invites another sip.

clean finishrefreshing aftertaste
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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