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Aqua Mane

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An IPA made entirely with New Zealand hops, with hints of stone fruits and blackberries from generous late additions of Motueka and Pacific Gem. The malt bill combines Brewers malt, wheat, Vienna and Carastan, and the brewery describes the beer as crisp, refreshing and light amber. It is a homage to a Memphis Grizzlies center, and its description plays on basketball, from a lane-crashing IPA to a full-court press on the palate.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter48 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityhoppywheat
fruity
hoppy
wheat
dark fruit
berry
peach
Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit and berry notes from the Motueka and Pacific Gem late additions, creating an inviting tropical and dark fruit character.
also:citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Aqua Mane

◎ Appearance

Aqua Mane presents a light amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively, producing a steady stream of small bubbles that maintain good head retention and lacing throughout the glass.

light amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright stone fruit and berry notes from the Motueka and Pacific Gem late additions, creating an inviting tropical and dark fruit character. Beneath lies a subtle wheat grain note from the malt bill, with a restrained herbal and citrus hop backdrop that remains crisp without overwhelming.

stone fruitdark berriestropical notesherbal Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and clean, with peach and berry flavors taking center stage before a moderate, well-integrated bitterness arrives mid-sip. The wheat malt provides a light body and mild grainy sweetness that balances the hop bitterness, while the finish remains dry and refreshing without harshness.

crisp malt basefruit-forwardmoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading cleanly with lingering berry and peach notes rather than residual sweetness or astringency. A subtle drying sensation persists, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

fruit aftertastedry
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
83
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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