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Fuego Double IPA

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Fuego's Double IPA doesn't negotiate — 8.5%, West Coast resin, American hops punching at full volume, 80 IBU. Bold and unapologetic, it hits hard and stays there, the bitterness balanced only by its own malt weight and the faint hint of caramel underneath. Not for the faint of heart, but exactly right for hop devotees.

ABV
8.5%
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
hoppypineyresinous
hoppy
piney
resinous
citrusy
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose is dominated by resinous, piney American hops with forward citrus and orange notes.
also:orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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.

pale goldenclear, brightdense foampersistent lacing

◌ 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.

resinous pinecitrus, orangecaramel undertonealcohol warmth

◐ 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.

bold hop bitternessrich malt bodycitrus-pine balancedry finish

◑ 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.

long, drypersistent resinwarming alcohol
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
86
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 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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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