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Hoptopias IPA

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Big Island's imperial IPA in the tropical-forward Hawaiian lineage — big mango and pineapple hop character, a creamy oat body that softens the 8%, and just enough bitterness to remember it's a serious beer. Hoptopias is what the brewery pours when someone asks for the strongest thing on tap.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter59 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSipper
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
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe mango and fresh pineapple, backed by citrus zest and subtle orange blossom.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoptopias IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head rises firm and white, settling to a persistent collar with fine Schaumhaftung that clings to the glass walls throughout the pour. Carbonation is visible and lively, rising steadily in the body.

pale goldcrystal clearpersistent white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe mango and fresh pineapple, backed by citrus zest and subtle orange blossom. Edelhopfen character dominates the top note, with only soft Malz backbone—toasted grain and light caramel emerge beneath the tropical fruit. No alcohol burn; the 8% ABV remains well-integrated.

mango, pineapplecitrus zesttropical hopssoft grain foundation

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and creamy, with the oat adjunct coating the palate and softening the alcohol warmth. Mid-palate develops tropical stone fruit and orange rind, balanced against a measured but clean bittering edge around 59 IBU—present enough to assert structure without dominating. Finish carries gentle resin and citrus peel dryness.

creamy mouthfeeltropical fruitbalanced bitternesscitrus peel dryness

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering orange and pineapple notes fading into a dry, slightly grassy aftertaste. No harsh astringency or alcohol bite; the beer concludes clean and approachable despite its Double IPA strength.

medium fadedry citrus aftertastesmooth exit
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
76
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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