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Abnormal Avalanche

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Juicy and hazy, with a full, silky body from plenty of wheat and oats and an avalanche of fresh citrus, sweet mandarin and tropical aromas: that is the double dry hop of Amarillo, Pacific Sunrise and Mandarina Bavaria at work, added at 5 g per litre for aroma and 10 g per litre in the dry hop. The label illustration is by Alexander Strange Slot.

ABV
7.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyjuicytropical
citrusy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
wheat
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—mandarin and orange peel—layered with tropical fruit character that suggests passion fruit and stone fruit.
also:fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abnormal Avalanche

◎ Appearance

A pale golden haze fills the glass, the result of suspended wheat and oat proteins that diffuse light into a soft, cloudy appearance. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine lacing as it subsides. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a pillowy visual impression.

pale goldenhazy from grainpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—mandarin and orange peel—layered with tropical fruit character that suggests passion fruit and stone fruit. The triple dry hop schedule (Amarillo, Pacific Sunrise, Mandarina Bavaria) delivers generous aromatic expression without harshness, supported by a soft, wheaten malt undertone that adds body and subtlety to the bouquet.

fresh citrusmandarin, orangetropical fruitclean hop aroma

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, the wheat and oat base delivering a silky mouthfeel that frames the hop character without astringency. Mid-palate shows concentrated citrus and mandarin flavour alongside mild tropical notes, balanced by moderate bitterness that remains in the background rather than dominating. The full body carries flavour through cleanly, with a gentle sweetness from the grain that complements rather than masks the hopping.

silky mouthfeelcitrus-forwardmoderate bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and refreshing, with citrus and tropical notes fading into a dry, clean conclusion. A light hoppy dryness persists without becoming harsh, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitrus faderefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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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