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Tropical Beer Hug

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Mango, pineapple and peach flavours burst out of Tropical Beer Hug, a juicy, citrusy Imperial IPA at 9.9% ABV. Seven hops, Nugget, Sultana, Citra, Mosaic, Eureka, Azacca and Strata, are behind it. Goose Island sells it nationwide in 19.2 oz cans, six-, twelve- and eight-packs of 7.5 oz, and in its Beer Hug variety pack.

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
tropicalpeachfruity
tropical
peach
fruity
citrusy
juicy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant tropical stone fruit—ripe mango, pineapple, and peach—layered over a foundation of bright citrus zest.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Beer Hug

◎ Appearance

Tropical Beer Hug presents a golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass. Retention is strong, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the sides with each sip.

golden-amberclear, fine headwell-carbonatedpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical stone fruit—ripe mango, pineapple, and peach—layered over a foundation of bright citrus zest. The seven-hop blend (Citra, Mosaic, Azacca, and companions) creates an assertive, fruity bouquet that dominates without harsh resiny edges. Beneath the hops, subtle Malz character provides gentle backbone without competing with the aromatic display.

mango, pineapple, peachcitrus zesthoppy, fruitybalanced Malz foundation

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and full-bodied, with tropical fruit flavours from the hops translating directly from the nose into sweet, succulent mid-palate presence. The 80 IBU bitterness arrives as a structured, peppery complement rather than a sharp attack, integrating smoothly with the fruit-forward character. At 9.9% ABV, alcohol warmth is present but controlled, adding depth without overwhelming the citrus and stone fruit complexity.

juicy, full-bodiedtropical fruit forwardpeppery bitternesscontrolled alcohol warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with residual citrus and peach gradually fading into a clean, slightly bitter fade. The hoppy character lingers pleasantly without turning harsh, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, moderately longcitrus, peach aftertasteclean bitter 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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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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