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Hop Juju

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Hop Juju is a double IPA built on sheer hop power: tropical fruit, pine and citrus in aroma and flavor, finished by a juicy, resinous hop bite. The imperial IPA runs at 9% ABV and has been on Untappd since 2011. Fat Head's credits its loyal fans with a cult-like following, and the beer is still on the menu of the Middleburg Heights beer hall.

ABV
9.0%
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
hoppyresinoustropical
hoppy
resinous
tropical
juicy
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive hop character: bright citrus notes mingle with distinct tropical fruit esters and a pronounced piney, resinous undertone.
also:fruity
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hop Juju

◎ Appearance

Hop Juju presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, generating steady effervescence that supports a durable foam collar around the glass.

pale goldenclearpersistent headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive hop character: bright citrus notes mingle with distinct tropical fruit esters and a pronounced piney, resinous undertone. A subtle malt foundation provides minimal sweetness, allowing the Edelhopfen profile to remain firmly in the foreground.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardresinous pinehop-driven

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a juicy, fruit-forward entry before transitioning to a full-bodied middle characterized by resinous hop intensity and layered citrus complexity. Bitterness builds progressively but remains balanced against the beer's substantial 9% ABV, which adds warmth and slight alcohol presence without overwhelming.

juicy hop biteresinouscitrus layersbalanced alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and assertively dry, with lingering resinous bitterness and citrus notes that persist through the aftertaste. The hop character dominates the closing, leaving the palate refreshed yet thoroughly engaged.

dry finishlingering bitternesshoppy persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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