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MC³

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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
10.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyhoppytropical
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
juicy
resinous
piney
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant citrus and tropical fruit, dominated by bright orange zest and pronounced mango notes.
not found:floral,caramel,fruity,smoky

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
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 Triple IPA

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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.

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