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Vibacious

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The brewery's first year-round double IPA, released in March 2023 after a draft debut at Cleveland's basketball arena in 2022. Apollo, Cashmere and Citra hops sit on two-row base malt with wheat and oats, which give a soft, full body, and the bitterness is kept low for the strength. Orange, white grapefruit and lemon open the nose, followed by pineapple, passion fruit and melon. Shortcake-like malt and a touch of honey round out the middle, and the finish turns herbal, with hints of green tea and cedar.

ABV
9.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicalherbal
citrusy
tropical
herbal
orange
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus — orange zest and white grapefruit dominate the front, followed by a wave of tropical stone fruit notes of pineapple, passion fruit and melon.
also:hoppy,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Vibacious

◎ Appearance

Vibacious presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting transparency. The head forms quickly and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a lively yet composed visual presence.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus — orange zest and white grapefruit dominate the front, followed by a wave of tropical stone fruit notes of pineapple, passion fruit and melon. Beneath the hop-driven aromatics sits a soft, honeyed malted grain foundation with subtle shortcake sweetness that grounds the composition without overwhelming it.

citrus-forwardtropical stone fruithoneyed grain

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and approachable, with the wheat and oat base delivering a soft, rounded mouthfeel that belies the 9% alcohol. Mid-palate showcases a delicate balance of shortcake-like malt sweetness and gentle honey notes, while hop bitterness remains restrained at 40 IBU — enough for definition but never aggressive. The body stays full without heaviness.

soft palatebalanced sweetnessrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish transitions smoothly into herbal and vegetal territory, with green tea and cedar notes emerging as the sweetness recedes. Aftertaste remains clean and lingering, leaving a dry herbal impression without astringency.

herbal finishgreen teadry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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 Double IPA

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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

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