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Energy Equals

Equilibrium Brewery
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 144 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Energy Equals is conceived as the companion to MC² and starts from the same base recipe. What changes is the dry hop: the brewery applies its so-called energy dry hop, which it uses to raise brightness and flavour without adding weight. Mango, pineapple, citrus and apricot come through with more depth than in MC², while the body feels lighter and the beer drinks brighter. It remains easy to drink for its strength and ends in the brewery's typical juicy, soft finish.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Energy Equals

◎ Appearance

Energy Equals presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation that feeds a persistent, creamy head. The lacing clings to the glass in delicate sheets, revealing the beer's refined character. Light catches the body with a bright, inviting luminosity.

pale goldenbrilliantly clearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit—mango and pineapple lead, supported by zesty citrus and softer apricot notes. The Edelhopfen character brings brightness without heaviness, allowing stone fruit and citrus zest to layer cleanly. Subtle malt undertones provide gentle support without dominating the aromatic profile.

tropical fruitmango, pineapplezesty citrusclean, bright

◐ Taste

The palate enters with juicy fruit character that mirrors the aroma—mango and citrus notes flow smoothly across the mid-palate while maintaining lightness. Moderate bitterness (80 IBU) arrives as a crisp accent rather than a heavy presence, integrating seamlessly with the fruit-forward profile. The body remains elegant and sessionable despite the 8% ABV, never becoming cloying or alcoholically warm.

juicy, fruit-forwardmoderate bitternesslight bodytropical, zesty

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and soft, with citrus and stone fruit fading into a gentle, dry conclusion. No harsh edges or lingering astringency; the aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

soft, dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Energy Equals

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Energy Equals

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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