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Mango comes through in this hazy, soft IPA, brewed with rye and a very healthy dose of Vic Secret. Jam is the solo show of hops at center stage: each variant is dry hopped exclusively with a single variety, the original with Vic Secret, while Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe, Galaxy and Nelson rotate through. A core beer at 6.8% from Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous 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
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
resinous
Aroma
Vic Secret hops dominate the nose with ripe mango and stone fruit notes, supported by subtle tropical stone-fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jam

◎ Appearance

Jam presents a hazy, pale golden body with a soft, diffuse quality characteristic of the style. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation creating a delicate mousse. Clarity is deliberately obscured by suspended material from the wheat and yeast, lending a cloudy, inviting appearance.

pale goldenhazy through heftfine carbonationsoft head

◌ Aroma

Vic Secret hops dominate the nose with ripe mango and stone fruit notes, supported by subtle tropical stone-fruit character. The rye contributes a whisper of spice and earthiness beneath the fruit, while the soft malt base remains recessed, allowing the hop profile to take center stage without assertiveness.

mango forwardstone fruithoppy, not aggressivetropical esters

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright, juicy mango and tropical fruit that unfolds smoothly across the tongue. Moderate bitterness—fifty IBU—arrives as a balanced undercurrent rather than a sharp bite, while the rye adds a light, peppery complexity to the mid-palate. The finish is clean and crisp, with a resinous drying that frames rather than overwhelms the fruit.

juicy entrymoderate bitternessfruit-driven bodylight pepper spice

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with mango and citrus notes lingering gently into a dry, resinous fade. No harsh edges remain; the aftertaste is refreshing and lean, inviting another sip.

fruit lingersclean, dry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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 IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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