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Big Doink

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Citrus, ripe tropical fruit and a touch of earthy pine come from Cashmere, Columbus, Citra and Mosaic, resting on a robust yet balanced malt backbone of pilsner malt, oats and Carapils. This double IPA is also the beer behind Great Doink Day, an annual party born in 2023 as a wink at the abolished Great Prayer Day, when Gamma releases new variations of the original recipe at the brewery.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—primarily grapefruit and bergamot from Citra and Cashmere hops—layered with ripe tropical fruit aromatics of mango and passionfruit.
also:earthy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Doink

◎ Appearance

Big Doink presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haziness from suspended yeast and protein, creating a soft, diffuse appearance. The dense, creamy white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing on each sip. Moderate carbonation sits beneath the surface, contributing to the beer's pillowy mouthfeel.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—primarily grapefruit and bergamot from Citra and Cashmere hops—layered with ripe tropical fruit aromatics of mango and passionfruit. A subtle earthy pine undertone emerges on closer inspection, balanced by a soft, grainy Malz character that anchors the composition without overwhelming the hop-forward profile.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitearthy pinesoft grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus and stone fruit complexity, transitioning through a rich, full-bodied mid-section where the oats and Carapils contribute a smooth, creamy texture. Moderate bitterness from Columbus and Mosaic hops builds gradually, finishing with a lingering piney, herbal edge that remains dry and assertive without harsh astringency.

juicy citruscreamy bodybalanced bitternesspiney finish

◑ Finish

The finish extends with a clean, dry aftertaste where hoppy bitterness and subtle earthy tones persist pleasantly. A hint of refreshing citrus zest lingers, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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What is a Hazy 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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