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Exquisite Beast

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Juicy pineapple, dank berry, candied peach and sticky Tangie stack up in layers in this hazy double IPA, hopped again and again with Sultana, Mosaic, Amarillo, Citra and Columbus. It is an original of the brewery's hazy lineup and a core beer at 8.5%. Dancing Gnome brews it in Pittsburgh, where the taproom opened on October 1, 2016.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous 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
juicyfruityhoppy
juicy
fruity
hoppy
peach
dank
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit — candied peach and juicy pineapple — layered beneath dank, resinous hop character.
also:citrusy,resinous
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Exquisite Beast

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale golden to amber hue with substantial cloudiness from yeast and hop particulate matter. The dense, creamy head rises quickly and clings persistently to the glass in thick, irregular patches. Bright carbonation creates a gentle shimmer throughout the body.

pale goldenhazycreamy headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit — candied peach and juicy pineapple — layered beneath dank, resinous hop character. A subtle herbal and citrus edge from Amarillo and Citra weaves through tropical fruit notes, while Mosaic and Sultana contribute additional berry complexity. Light malt sweetness provides a soft backbone without dominating.

candied peachtropical fruitdank resincitrus hop

◐ Taste

The palate arrives full and juicy, with prominent pineapple and peach notes immediately apparent. Mid-palate showcases layered berry and citrus hop bitterness balanced against a soft, pillowy malt body. The bitterness builds gradually toward the finish without becoming sharp; lingering dank and resinous qualities give structure to an otherwise fruit-forward profile.

juicy tropicalsoft malt bodymoderate bitternessresinous

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and pleasantly dry, with peach and berry notes fading into a subtle herbal-resinous aftertaste. No harshness lingers; instead, a gentle citrus and dank hop character persists.

dry finishfruity fadeherbal resin
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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 Hazy Double IPA

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What is a Hazy 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.

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