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Jungle Drift

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A tropical IPA at 5% ABV, which the brewery calls a Tropical Wheat IPA. Wheat gives it a smooth body, while Citra, Loral and Sabro add layers of tropical fruit and citrus. Jungle Drift is a one-off from Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, in Zeeland, where Kees Bubberman opened the brewery in 2015 after his years as a brewer at Emelisse.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitywheat
tropical
fruity
wheat
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with layered tropical fruit—mango, passionfruit, and ripe pineapple from Sabro and Citra hops—backed by subtle citrus zest and light herbal notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jungle Drift

◎ Appearance

Jungle Drift presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, delicate lacing. The beer's light body and low color intensity (8 SRM) allow abundant light transmission, revealing its crisp, inviting character.

pale goldenbright, clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with layered tropical fruit—mango, passionfruit, and ripe pineapple from Sabro and Citra hops—backed by subtle citrus zest and light herbal notes. Beneath the hop aromatics lies a soft, bready wheat character that adds warmth without dominating. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no aggressive spice or resinous edge.

tropical fruitcitrus zestwheat breadCitra, Loral, Sabro

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the wheat malz providing a gentle, slightly sweet foundation. Mid-palate unfolds with tropical and stone-fruit notes—mango and apricot—tempered by restrained bitterness (60 IBU). The finish is clean and refreshing, with citrus and a light, dry hop bite that never overwhelms the delicate wheat body.

smooth, approachabletropical fruit, citrusrestrained bitternessdry, clean

◑ Finish

Medium-short finish with lingering citrus and a subtle woody hop dryness. The wheat contributes a mild sweetness that prevents harshness, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

citrus fadelight hop dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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 Tropical IPA

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What is a Tropical 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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