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Big Juicy Beer Hug

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Passionfruit, orange and guava fill the aroma of Big Juicy Beer Hug, a fruit-forward Imperial IPA at 9.9% ABV hopped with Idaho 7. Goose Island calls it the punchy sibling of Tropical Beer Hug, and sells it nationwide under the tagline A Sip of Sunshine and Daydreams. Wheat is listed as an allergen.

ABV
9.9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus 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
fruityjuicyorange
fruity
juicy
orange
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Intense tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with prominent passionfruit and guava layered beneath bright orange zest.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Juicy Beer Hug

◎ Appearance

Deep golden amber hue with bright, luminous clarity. A dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing on each sip. Fine carbonation maintains steady activity throughout.

deep golden amberdense, persistent headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Intense tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with prominent passionfruit and guava layered beneath bright orange zest. Idaho 7 hops deliver a peppery, grassy backbone that frames rather than overwhelms the fruit-forward character. A subtle wheaten sweetness provides a soft foundation.

passionfruit, guava, orangepeppery hop characterwheaten sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and expansive, with tropical stone fruit and citrus flavors taking the lead immediately. Mid-palate brings a measured bitterness and resinous hoppy bite that prevents the beer from becoming cloying, while the 9.9% alcohol sits comfortably in the background, adding warmth and body without harshness. The finish leans slightly dry.

juicy, fruit-forwardbalanced bitternesswarming alcoholfull-bodied

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering citrus and a subtle peppery hop fade. Drying sensation on the palate leaves room for another sip.

citrus fadedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 Imperial IPA

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What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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