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Ripe Vibes

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A double IPA that Harpoon describes as a mojo medley of lush tropical fruit notes and a jamboree of hops. Golden haze in color, 7.5% ABV and 40 IBU, it is poured on draft at the Harpoon taprooms and select accounts. The pitch from the brewery: dialed in to vibe out, so quit reading and start vibin'.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter40 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with waves of juicy tropical fruit—mango, pineapple, and passionfruit dominate the aromatic profile, backed by subtle stone fruit notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ripe Vibes

◎ Appearance

Ripe Vibes presents a golden-hued body with a pronounced haze characteristic of the style, displaying the cloudiness that comes from suspended yeast and proteins. The head forms generous and persistent white foam with moderate lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation drives steady streams of bubbles upward through the turbid matrix.

golden, hazypersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with waves of juicy tropical fruit—mango, pineapple, and passionfruit dominate the aromatic profile, backed by subtle stone fruit notes. Edible hops contribute citrus undertones and a clean resinous quality without aggressive herbal character. Soft fruity esters from the yeast support the hop-derived fruit rather than competing with it.

tropical fruit, pineapple, mangocitrus, resinousjuicy esters

◐ Taste

The palate arrives soft and juicy, with tropical stone fruit flavors rolling across the tongue ahead of moderate bitterness. Mid-palate displays bright citrus notes and a subtle hop-derived dryness that doesn't overwhelm the underlying sweetness of the Malz. The 40 IBU provides balance and clarity rather than aggressive bite, allowing the fruit-forward character to remain the focal point.

tropical fruit, balanced bitternesssoft, juicy entrycitrus mid-palate

◑ Finish

The finish transitions cleanly from fruity sweetness to a dry, slightly resinous aftertaste that lingers for a moderate length. No harsh astringency or oxidative notes interfere with the smooth conclusion.

dry finishmoderate length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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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