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Killer Queen

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A double IPA of light copper colour, extremely hoppy and with a substantial 8% of alcohol. Dextrose is added to the malts to make the beer particularly dry and to bring the American hops forward: it is hopped with Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra and Amarillo. A Vermont yeast strain leaves it notably soft and aromatic, and the bitterness is rated at over 100 IBU.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter100 IBU
Resinous 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
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by layered American hop character: Simcoe and Amarillo deliver citrus and pine notes, while Mosaic and Citra bring stone fruit and tropical fruit aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Killer Queen

◎ Appearance

Killer Queen presents a light copper hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass wall with fine lacing as carbonation gradually releases. The body carries an inviting translucence characteristic of well-executed double IPAs.

light copperclear and brightpersistent head with lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by layered American hop character: Simcoe and Amarillo deliver citrus and pine notes, while Mosaic and Citra bring stone fruit and tropical fruit aromatics. A Vermont yeast strain contributes soft, faintly floral undertones that round the profile without masking the hop expression. Subtle malt backbone provides modest support without heaviness.

citrus and pinestone fruit and tropical notessoft yeast character

◐ Taste

The palate enters with clean, dextrose-driven dryness that immediately showcases hop bitterness and flavour. Mid-palate reveals the full complexity of the four-hop blend—resinous, fruited, and assertive—while the added dextrose strips away excess malt sweetness and lets American Edelhopfen shine. At 100 IBU, the bitterness is substantial and structured rather than aggressive, finishing dry and crisp.

dry and crispresinous hop intensitycontrolled bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with hop bitterness trailing into the aftertaste without harshness. Dryness persists through the throat, leaving a mineral, slightly piney sensation that invites the next sip.

dry, lingering finishmineral and piney aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
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.

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