Very dry and assertively bitter.
The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Fuego Double IPA
◎ Appearance
Fuego Double IPA presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The dense, creamy head exhibits strong retention and leaves persistent lacing down the glass. Vigorous carbonation drives steady streams of fine bubbles.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by resinous, piney American hops with forward citrus and orange notes. Underneath lies a subtle caramel-malt sweetness that provides structure without softening the aggressive hop profile. The alcohol warmth becomes apparent on extended exposure.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with bold hop bitterness backed by a rich, full malt body that prevents the beer from becoming harsh or one-dimensional. Mid-palate shows continued citrus character alongside piney resin, while the caramel sweetness emerges as a necessary counterpoint to the sustained 80 IBU bitterness. The finish drives dry with lingering resin and a slight boozy warmth.
◑ Finish
The finish is long and dry, with resinous bitterness persisting well into the aftertaste. A faint note of caramel and alcohol warmth lingers subtly beneath the dominant hop character.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Fuego Double 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.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Fuego Double IPA
About Double IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Double IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, rich character as Fuego Double IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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