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Stormburst IPA

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A cloudy, light-yellow IPA in the New England manner at 7.2 %, built for aroma with bitterness kept low. Mosaic, El Dorado and Azacca are combined with oats, wheat and caramalt, which give a smooth, creamy feel. The nose opens with an intense burst of tropical fruit and lasting citrus, mango and a note of orchard fruit; tangerine and mango dominate the taste and the finish stays soft.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
wheat
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with an assertive tropical fruit intensity, dominated by ripe mango and tangerine notes that lead the charge.
also:caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stormburst IPA

◎ Appearance

Stormburst presents a pale yellow body rendered distinctly cloudy, characteristic of the New England IPA style. The suspended yeast and wheat adjuncts create a soft, diffuse opacity rather than brilliant clarity. A modest white head forms and recedes gently, leaving light traces of lacing on the glass.

pale yellowhazy from yeastsoft white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with an assertive tropical fruit intensity, dominated by ripe mango and tangerine notes that lead the charge. Secondary layers of orchard fruit—apple and stone fruit—emerge beneath, while lasting citrus complexity sustains the profile without sharpness. The Mosaic, El Dorado, and Azacca hop blend delivers aromatic depth without vegetal or resinous edges.

tropical fruitmango, tangerineorchard fruitlasting citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, the oats and wheat providing a creamy mouthfeel that buffers any perceived bitterness. Mango and tangerine remain the focal point through the mid-palate, echoing the aroma with juicy presence. Bitterness is restrained throughout—the 13 IBU are barely perceptible—allowing the fruit-forward hop character to dominate without drying the palate.

creamy bodymango-forwardsoft bitternessjuicy mid-palate

◑ Finish

The finish softens toward the exit, retaining gentle citrus and orchard fruit notes without harshness or lingering bite. Aftertaste is clean and brief, the caramalt providing subtle sweetness that prevents astringency.

soft finishclean exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
77
Appearance
74
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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