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Fuego Double IPA

Fuego Brew Co.
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🌍 Costa Rica · Double IPA · One of 129 Double IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
piney
citrusy
resinous
orange
Malt character
malty
caramel
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fuego Double IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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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