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Hoponius Union

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The OG hoppy lager — brewed to prove a lager could rival a West Coast IPA. Cold-fermented and extended-lagered, hopped with Citra and Centennial for a huge tropical fruit and citrus aroma with a dry, crisp, pleasantly bitter finish. Jack's Abby's flagship.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
orange
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered with bright citrus character from Citra and Centennial hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoponius Union

◎ Appearance

Bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is visibly lively, evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the liquid. The overall presentation conveys both refinement and vitality.

golden-ambercrisp white headwell-carbonatedbrilliant clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple and mango—layered with bright citrus character from Citra and Centennial hops. A restrained maltose sweetness provides soft support without obscuring the hop-driven profile. The aromatics remain clean and inviting, with no yeast-derived esters or phenolics.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardCitra and Centennialclean hop expression

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tropical and orange citrus flavors building immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals a pleasant, measured bitterness that integrates seamlessly with the fruit character rather than dominating it. The dry, clean finish is supported by a light malt backbone that remains unobtrusive, allowing the hop complexity to shine throughout.

dry and crispintegrated bitternessorange citrusbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the bitter hop character persisting pleasantly on the aftertaste without turning harsh or astringent. Refreshment builds as the palate clears, leaving a pronounced desire for the next sip.

dry bitter aftertasteclean departurerefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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