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Head Full of Dynamite

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A hazy IPA built on Mosaic, Idaho 7 and Cashmere hops, throwing off mango, papaya and pine in equal measure. Soft and rounded with mild sweetness — the kind of IPA that hides its bitterness behind a wall of tropical fruit.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
piney
orange
Aroma
The nose opens with dominant tropical stone fruit—mango and papaya lead, supported by herbaceous pine notes that provide backbone.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Head Full of Dynamite

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with pronounced haze throughout the glass, characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head dissipates gradually, leaving soft lacing on the walls. Bright carbonation visible in the form of small, persistent bubbles.

pale goldenhazycreamy headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with dominant tropical stone fruit—mango and papaya lead, supported by herbaceous pine notes that provide backbone. Subtle citrus undertones emerge as the beer warms, with minimal malt presence in the background. The hop profile is assertive yet balanced, inviting repeated nosing.

mango, papayapine, herbaltropical fruithoppy

◐ Taste

The palate delivers immediate tropical fruit character from Mosaic, Idaho 7 and Cashmere hops, with ripe papaya and mango flavours dominating the entry and mid-palate. Mild sweetness provides roundness and softness, effectively masking the 50 IBUs beneath layers of fruit. The bitterness emerges late and restrained, never harsh, while a creamy mouthfeel carries the flavours cleanly.

tropical fruit forwardsoft, roundedmild bitternesscreamy texture

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with tropical fruit notes fading to a gentle, dry pine impression. No lingering harshness; instead, a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dryrefreshingmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
78
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Head Full of Dynamite will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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