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Fiddlehead Mastermind Double IPA

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Fiddlehead's Mastermind is hazy, potent, and genuinely tropical — pineapple and cantaloupe in the nose, a straw-gold body that glows like sunset through the glass. At 8.1% the alcohol hides beautifully; at 80 IBU the bitterness stays resinous and clean rather than sharp. Made for those who want fruit and complexity together.

ABV
8.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
fruity
citrusy
peach
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters—pineapple and cantaloupe leap from the glass with remarkable clarity.
also:tart,wheat
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fiddlehead Mastermind Double IPA

◎ Appearance

Fiddlehead Mastermind presents a beautiful straw-colored body with a tropical glow and inviting hazy character. The haziness indicates a modern dry-hop approach with suspended particles creating excellent visual appeal. Expect solid carbonation with a pillowy, persistent head.

straw-coloredhazytropical glowpillowy head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters—pineapple and cantaloupe leap from the glass with remarkable clarity. Secondary hop character reveals pine resin and grapefruit citrus notes that layer beautifully beneath the fruit-forward profile. A clean, malt-neutral backbone allows the hops to shine without competing aromatic elements.

pineappletropical fruitpine resingrapefruit citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical fruit sweetness that transitions to assertive hop bitterness mid-drink. Bold resinous pine and citrus character builds toward a pronounced 80 IBU bitterness that's well-integrated rather than harsh. Slight tartness adds complexity and prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional, while the 8.1% ABV remains well-hidden.

tropical fruitresinous hopsbitter bitetart complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with lingering pine and citrus bitterness that fades gracefully without astringency. Residual resinous hop character persists pleasantly on the palate without overstaying its welcome.

clean finishdrylingering bitterness
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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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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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