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Simcoe Vibes

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Tropical fruit, mango and passion fruit lead Simcoe Vibes, with a resinous, slightly dank bitterness and a malty backbone. A collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops, this Triple IPA is brewed with YCH 301 Trial Cryo hops, an experimental product, and reaches 10.4% ABV on barley, wheat and oat malt.

ABV
10.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalresinousfruity
tropical
resinous
fruity
malty
hoppy
dank
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by ripe tropical fruit—mango and passion fruit emerge with clarity and intensity.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Simcoe Vibes

◎ Appearance

Simcoe Vibes presents a pale golden hue with pronounced turbidity characteristic of the hazy IPA style. The head is dense and persistent, with fine foam that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, lending an inviting visual liveliness to the pour.

pale goldenthick hazepersistent foamfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by ripe tropical fruit—mango and passion fruit emerge with clarity and intensity. Beneath the fruit sits a resinous, slightly herbaceous undertone from the YCH 301 Trial Cryo hops, adding depth without aggression. A subtle malty sweetness provides backbone, allowing the hop character to remain the focal point.

mango, passion fruitresinous, herbalexperimental hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with tropical fruit flavors that transition smoothly into a moderately resinous bitterness with mild dank notes. The triple malt bill of barley, wheat, and oat delivers a rounded, substantial body that anchors the aggressive hop profile without becoming cloying. Bitterness persists through the mid-palate without dominating, while the alcohol warmth becomes gradually apparent at 10.4% ABV.

tropical, fruity entryresinous bitternessfull bodywarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and bitter-forward, with resinous hop character lingering on the palate. A slight boozy warmth and drying sensation complement the persistent bitterness, leaving a satisfying, complex aftertaste.

persistent bitternesswarming finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

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