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Spy Dolphin

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Resinous and citrusy with a dank edge, this hazy double IPA bursts with sweet, sticky Idaho 7, Citra and Simcoe. Its tagline is Undercover, Underwater, and it is inspired by friendship and the melodic music of Delta Sleep. A core beer at 8.0% from Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh, where the taproom opened on October 1, 2016.

ABV
8%
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
resinouscitrusydank
resinous
citrusy
dank
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads with resinous pine and herbal hop character, underpinned by bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spy Dolphin

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haziness throughout, characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation is evident from the consistent stream of fine bubbles rising through the cloudy body.

golden, turbidpersistent foamfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with resinous pine and herbal hop character, underpinned by bright citrus notes of grapefruit and tangerine. Beneath lies a dank, earthy undertone with subtle sweetness suggestive of candied stone fruit, while the haze carries a soft, pillowy quality typical of the style.

resinous pinecitrus, grapefruitdank earth

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds with layered citrus—grapefruit, orange zest—and resinous pine persistence. Mid-palate sweetness holds firm, creating tension with the 65 IBU bitterness. The finish builds gradually, leaving a dry, herbal grip without harshness.

resinous, hoppysweet, stickybitter finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends moderately with lingering resinous pine and dry bitterness. Residual citrus pith and herbal notes fade slowly, leaving a clean, slightly drying sensation on the palate.

dry, resinousmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
78
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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