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Stained Glass Ceilings

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Tangerine, mango and peach hit hard in this hazy double IPA, followed by a dank finish and a pillowy soft mouthfeel. Amarillo, Mosaic and Citra go into it in very large amounts. Stained Glass Ceilings, SGC for short, has 8.0% and comes from Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh, a brewery that opened its taproom on October 1, 2016 and began with exclusively hop-forward styles.

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
citrusypeachhoppy
citrusy
peach
hoppy
dank
tropical
juicy
Aroma
Tropical stone fruit dominates immediately—ripe tangerine and mango leap from the glass, followed by distinct peach notes that bridge the citrus and stone-fruit spectrum.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stained Glass Ceilings

◎ Appearance

A hazy golden-amber pour with a pale straw hue, clouded throughout by suspended yeast and fine hop particulate. The head forms thick and pillowy, settling into a resilient collar with strong lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, appropriate for the style's soft mouthfeel.

hazy goldenthick pillowy headstrong lacingmoderately carbonated

◌ Aroma

Tropical stone fruit dominates immediately—ripe tangerine and mango leap from the glass, followed by distinct peach notes that bridge the citrus and stone-fruit spectrum. The Amarillo, Mosaic, and Citra blend creates a layered hop profile with underlying floral and herbal whispers, underpinned by light, clean malt that allows the hops to occupy center stage.

tangerine, mango, peachtropical fruit forwardfloral hop aromaticsclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and bright, leading with citrus and peach that coat the palate without sharpness. The mid-palate develops a subtle dank character—earthy and resinous undertones balance the fruit sweetness, while the malt backbone provides soft structure without asserting itself. Bitterness is moderate and refined, offering closure without harshness, and the 8% ABV remains undetectable.

juicy entrycitrus and stone fruitdank resinous mid-palatemoderate refined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish fades gently with lingering peach and a subtle herbal dryness, the dank notes persisting as a pleasant aftertaste. No harsh alcohol burn or excessive bitterness intrudes.

soft fadeherbal dryness
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
75
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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