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Orb is a soft-bodied Double IPA drenched in hops, exploding with tropical fruit, citrus and dankness, and a beautiful yellow beer. Citra Cryo, Mosaic DynaBoost and Citra T90 from Yakima team up with Rakau from Freestyle Hops. The brewery's playful description has the mysterious orb floating towards us on a cloud of White Labs London Fog.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppytropicalcitrusy
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
juicy
dank
resinous
Aroma
The nose bursts immediately with tropical stone fruit—mango and passionfruit dominate—layered over bright citrus zest from the Citra variants.
also:fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Orb

◎ Appearance

Orb presents a luminous yellow hue with excellent clarity, pouring bright and inviting. The head forms with fine, dense foam that clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Vigorous carbonation animates the body, creating a lively visual presence.

bright yellowdense foam lacingwell-carbonatedclear

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts immediately with tropical stone fruit—mango and passionfruit dominate—layered over bright citrus zest from the Citra variants. A pronounced dank, resinous character threads through, grounded by subtle herbal notes from Rakau, while White Labs London Fog imparts a delicate floral undertone that softens the intensity.

tropical fruitcitrus zestdank resinfloral backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and juicy, allowing tropical and citrus notes to bloom immediately without harshness. Bitterness builds gradually through the mid-palate—dry and resinous rather than sharp—balanced by the beer's smooth, full body. The finish lingers with lingering hop bitterness, citrus pith, and a faint herbal earthiness.

juicy entrybalanced bitternesssmooth bodyresinous finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends cleanly with residual citrus and dank hop character, fading gradually rather than abruptly. A pleasant resinous dryness persists without astringency, inviting another sip.

clean aftertastelingering resin
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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 Double IPA

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What is a 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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