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Clwb Tropica

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Mango and pineapple lead the nose, with peach and passion fruit in the mix: Clwb Tropica puts the whole tropical fruit bowl into one golden, hazy IPA. Citra, Simcoe and Mosaic hops carry it along at 5% ABV and 40 IBU. Tiny Rebel calls it its flagship IPA, and in 2021 it was rated as the UK's number one Tropical IPA.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
orange
Aroma
The nose is immediately tropical and vibrant, leading with ripe peach, orange zest, and layers of passionfruit and mango.
also:peach,clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Clwb Tropica

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow color with excellent clarity and a bright, sunny appearance. The head is tight and persistent, with fine bubbles that cling evenly to the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady chains of micro-bubbles throughout the body.

pale goldcrystal cleartight persistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately tropical and vibrant, leading with ripe peach, orange zest, and layers of passionfruit and mango. Edible hops dominate without harshness, supported by a soft, clean malt base that adds gentle sweetness without weightiness. The overall impression is bright, juicy, and inviting — no vinegar or harsh alcohol.

tropical stone fruitcitrus zestpassionfruit, mango

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with immediate tropical fruit flavors — peach and orange predominate. The mid-palate develops a balanced bitterness (45 IBU) that frames rather than overwhelms the fruit, while the body remains light and airy. A gentle sweetness and juicy character persist through to the swallow, with no harsh edges or astringency.

juicy, balancedmoderate bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with tropical fruit and citrus notes fading into a refreshing, dry aftertaste. No lingering bitterness or sticky sweetness — the beer closes bright and thirst-quenching.

crisp, dryrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, juicy character as Clwb Tropica will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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