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Come Back to Earth

Netherlands·New England Double IPA
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Juicy pineapple, ripe mango and pine from Idaho-7, coconut, mandarin and hints of cedar wood and lime zest from Sabro, and a sticky tropical-citrus finish with a touch of dank: a New England Double IPA at 8.5% and 40 IBU, brewed with barley, wheat and spelt malt and flaked oats. The brewery calls it one of its best double IPAs so far; this is its 10 Years Edition.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
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
juicytropicalpiney
juicy
tropical
piney
fruity
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—ripe pineapple and mango lead, supported by bright mandarin citrus and lime zest from the Sabro hops.
also:orange,dank,resinous
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Come Back to Earth

◎ Appearance

Light golden to pale amber hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting appearance characteristic of the New England style. The head forms generously and maintains solid lacing throughout the glass, indicating proper carbonation and malt structure. The beer presents a vibrant, fresh visual profile that reflects its yeast-forward brewing approach.

golden, clearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent tropical fruit notes—ripe pineapple and mango lead, supported by bright mandarin citrus and lime zest from the Sabro hops. A layer of pine and subtle cedar wood emerges beneath, anchoring the composition. Coconut undertones add further tropical dimension, while hints of resinous dankness round out the aromatic profile without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

tropical fruitcitrus, lime zestpine, cedarcoconut

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a juicy, full tropical character that matches the aroma's promise, with pineapple and mango leading into a bright citrus middle. At 40 IBU, the bitterness remains restrained and measured, allowing the hop-derived fruit to dominate rather than dry the mouth. A subtle herbal and resinous quality builds toward the finish without harsh astringency, maintaining the beer's soft, approachable mouthfeel despite its 8.5% ABV and double IPA strength.

juicy, fulltropical, citrusgentle bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is sticky and lingering, with the tropical-citrus character persisting into the aftertaste alongside a touch of dank, resinous pine. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a pleasant fruity sweetness and herbal complexity on the palate.

tropical-citrus faderesinous notesmedium-long finish
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
82
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 New England Double IPA

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What is a New England 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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