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Orange, pear and kiwi lead this hazy IPA, with a dank finish and a super soft, pillowy, full mouthfeel. It is hopped intensely with a mix of Lupulin powder and pellets, Mosaic and Citra. At 6.0% Pounce comes from Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh, a brewery that opened its taproom on October 1, 2016 and began with hop-forward styles.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyorangedank
hoppy
orange
dank
fruity
resinous
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—ripe orange and kiwi—layered beneath tropical fruit undertones.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pounce

◎ Appearance

Pounce presents a hazy, pale golden body with fine suspended particles that catch the light. The thick, creamy head builds generously and clings to the glass with lasting adhesion. Vigorous carbonation animates the body, creating a dynamic, cloud-like visual presence.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—ripe orange and kiwi—layered beneath tropical fruit undertones. A dank, resinous character emerges from the Mosaic and Citra hops, carrying herbaceous and pine-like nuances. Subtle stone fruit (pear) rounds the bouquet without any sharp or solvent-like edges.

orangekiwidank resintropical hop character

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and pillowy, with medium body that feels full despite the modest 6% ABV. Citrus and stone fruit flavors dominate the mid-palate, complemented by a gentle herbal-resinous layer that builds gradually. Bitterness is present but integrated, finishing at 50 IBU without harshness or astringency.

smooth palatecitrus-forwardsoft mouthfeelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dank and lingering, with resinous hop notes persisting on the palate. A mild, pleasant dryness emerges as carbonation fades, leaving behind whispers of orange zest and herbal complexity.

dank aftertastedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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 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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