Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Fiddlehead Imperial IPA
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Fiddlehead Imperial IPA
◎ Appearance
Fiddlehead displays a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy white head forms upon pour and exhibits impressive retention, with fine lacing clinging to the glass. Carbonation is vigorous and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation.
◌ Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by assertive citrus and tropical hop aromatics, with pronounced grapefruit and pine notes layered throughout. Resinous hop character mingles with subtle spicy undertones, creating a complex and invigorating bouquet. Gentle warming alcohol is detectable in the background without being obtrusive.
◐ Taste
The palate delivers a bold, full-bodied assault of bitterness that builds progressively from entry through mid-palate, with grapefruit and citrus flavors perfectly complementing the 90 IBUs. Resinous, piney hop notes create a dry, grippy mouthfeel, while tropical fruit undertones add welcome complexity. The 9.2% ABV provides warming alcohol character that enhances rather than overwhelms the hop profile.
◑ Finish
The finish is long and persistently dry, with lingering bitterness and resinous hop notes fading gradually. Warming alcohol leaves a pleasant, albeit pronounced, heat that characterizes the Imperial IPA style.
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