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Florida Man

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A tropical expression from Citra, Azacca, El Dorado and Mandarina Bavaria hops meets delicate peach esters from a distinctive Double IPA yeast and a dash of Canadian honey malt, with a moderate bitterness. Florida Man is a 9.0% Double IPA in Cigar City's year-round lineup, a tribute to the hero who knows his way around alligators and amateur taxidermy.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus 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
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
honey
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and grapefruit—drawn from the Citra, Azacca, and El Dorado hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Florida Man

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with a pale straw character, reflecting the modest SRM of 9. The beer presents brilliant clarity with a white, voluminous head that exhibits good retention and fine lacing. Carbonation is crisp and evident, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass.

pale goldenbrilliant claritywhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and grapefruit—drawn from the Citra, Azacca, and El Dorado hops. Delicate stone fruit character emerges, particularly peach, courtesy of the yeast's ester profile. A subtle honeyed sweetness threads through, balanced by a clean, grassy hop backdrop.

tropical fruitpeach estercitrus-forwardhoneyed

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and fruit-driven, with tropical and citrus flavors immediately present on the palate. The mid-palate reveals layered stone fruit—peach and apricot—alongside a gentle honey malt sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. Moderate bitterness arrives cleanly in the finish, neither harsh nor lingering excessively, allowing fruity character to remain prominent throughout.

tropicalstone fruitbalanced bitternesssmooth malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry with a lingering citrus and peach character that fades gradually. Bitterness recedes without leaving astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

drycitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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 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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