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Warm Hand Splash

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Grapefruit and lime lead this hazy double IPA, with a touch of juicy passionfruit and lychee. It is the double version of the pale ale Wishbone, hopped entirely with Citra, and at 8.0% those hop oils are seriously saturated. It rotates through the lineup at 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
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
juicy
resinous
Aroma
Assertive citrus and tropical hop aromatics dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and lime zest leading.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Warm Hand Splash

◎ Appearance

Cloudy golden-yellow with a hazy suspension throughout, presenting a soft, diffuse appearance characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy head forms at the pour with good initial retention, settling to a persistent collar. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, lively visual texture.

golden-yellowhazy, full cloudcreamy headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

Assertive citrus and tropical hop aromatics dominate the nose, with pronounced grapefruit and lime zest leading. Passionfruit and subtle lychee notes emerge beneath, supported by a soft, herbal resinousness from the saturated Citra charge. A minimal malt presence grounds the bouquet without intruding on the hop-forward character.

grapefruit, lime zestpassionfruit, lycheeresinousherbaceous hop oil

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a juicy burst of citrus, transitioning into tropical stone fruit and subtle floral notes across the mid-palate. Hop bitterness emerges cleanly at mid-sip, assertive but not harsh, supported by a light, crisp malt foundation. The 8% alcohol sits low and integrated, allowing the hop character to remain the primary voice.

juicy citrustropical fruit, stone fruitclean bitterlight malt backbone

◑ Finish

The finish lingers with dry, resinous hop character and a persistent citrus bite, fading gradually into a clean aftertaste. Subtle herbal notes persist without becoming woody or overly astringent.

dry, resinouscitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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 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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