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Clwb Tropica

Tiny Rebel
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🌍 United Kingdom · New England IPA · One of 65 New England IPAs in hopIQ

Wales' largest craft brewer and the creators behind the UK's No.1 Tropical IPA. Soft, juicy, and intensely tropical — the beer that made Tiny Rebel a national craft beer brand. Available in supermarkets, bottle shops, and Tiny Rebel bars across Wales and the UK.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
peach
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Clwb Tropica

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Clwb Tropica

About New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England 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 New England 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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