Assertively bitter and very dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Chillwave
◎ Appearance
Chillwave presents a slightly hazy copper hue that catches light with gentle warmth. The haziness derives from the hop profile and yeast rather than any fault, lending the beer a rustic, approachable character. Head retention is firm, with a dense collar of white foam that clings to the glass.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with bright stone fruit — mango and passion fruit — followed by candied orange peel. Pine resin and an earthy undertone ground the composition, preventing the fruit from becoming cloying. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, with no single note dominating.
◐ Taste
Entry brings the promised honeyed sweetness from the Caramel 45 and honey malt, creating a soft, rounded platform. Mid-palate develops the hop character — citrus and stone fruit — while the 80 IBU bitterness asserts itself with a firm, lingering grip. The alcohol (9% ABV) manifests as gentle warmth rather than harsh heat, integrating cleanly into the overall structure.
◑ Finish
The finish extends with a dry, resinous bitterness that holds the palate without fatigue. Warmth and a faint herbal echo linger as the beer fades.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Chillwave
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Chillwave
About Double IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Double 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 Double IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, bitter, resinous character as Chillwave will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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