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MC³

Equilibrium Brewery
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🌍 United States · Triple IPA · One of 19 Triple IPAs in hopIQ

MC³ takes the MC² idea one step further: where MC² squares Photon's hopping rate, this triple IPA cubes it. It is brewed once a year and was the brewery's first beer with a double whirlpool, followed by its energy dry hop. At 10 % it shows very bright citrus, big mango and assorted melon in both aroma and flavour. The body is dense and hop-saturated and coats the tongue, while a pithy grapefruit note underneath balances the sweetness towards the end.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Very bitter
SRM
amber9
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.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for MC³

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head forms thick and persistent, with strong adhesion that leaves distinct lacing down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a visibly active pour.

pale goldcrystal cleardense head lacinghighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit, dominated by bright orange zest and pronounced mango notes. Melon undertones weave through the aroma, creating a fruit-forward profile that demonstrates the intensity of the triple dry-hopping regimen. A subtle floral Edelhopfen character supports the fruity expression without overwhelming it.

citrus, orange zestmango, melontropical fruitfloral Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate enters with bold citrus and mango sweetness, followed by a dense, hop-saturated body that coats the tongue with resinous intensity. Mid-palate brings assertive bitterness balanced by pithy grapefruit and a subtle bittering character. The finish reveals underlying sweetness tempered by hop astringency, preventing cloying despite the 10% alcohol.

mango, citrusdense, resinouspithy grapefruitbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is lengthy and dry, with lingering grapefruit pith and herbal hop notes that persist on the palate. Alcohol warmth integrates smoothly into the drying sensation, leaving a clean, hop-driven aftertaste.

dry, lengthyhoppy aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of MC³

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 MC³

About Triple IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Triple 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 Triple IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same flavor character as MC³ will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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