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Hurricane High Gravity

Anheuser-Busch
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🌍 United States · Malt Liquor · One of 9 Malt Liquors in hopIQ

Hurricane High Gravity is the stronger version of Hurricane Malt Liquor, brewed with extra barley malt and quality hops for a markedly higher alcohol content. It pours a clear pale gold with a white head that lingers. The nose is sugary and lightly fruity, recalling green apple and grape, over grainy malt, corn and a noticeable alcohol note. The body is very full, the palate rich with a fruity edge and a touch of corn, and the finish is smooth and sweet with no distinct bitterness.

ABV
8.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
deep amber15
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Malt Liquor.
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hurricane High Gravity

◎ Appearance

Pours a clear pale gold with good transparency and bright visual presence. A white head forms and lingers with moderate persistence, showing fine carbonation bubbles rising steadily through the body.

pale goldclearwhite head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced sweetness and light fruity notes, particularly green apple and grape. Underneath lies a grainy malt backbone with corn adjunct character, and a noticeable warm alcohol note adds weight to the overall impression.

sugarygreen apple, grapegrainyalcohol warmth

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and rich, with fruity character and corn sweetness rolling across the mid-palate. The finish arrives smooth and notably sweet, with minimal bitterness and a clean aftertaste that reflects the malt liquor style.

full-bodiedfruity-sweetlow bitterness

◑ Finish

Smooth and lingering finish with sustained sweetness. The aftertaste remains clean and malt-forward, with no sharp edges or harsh alcohol burn.

sweetcleansmooth
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
73
Taste
71
Appearance
75
Finish
72
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hurricane High Gravity

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hurricane High Gravity

About Malt Liquor

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Malt Liquor?

Malt Liquor is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Malt Liquor

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same sweet, full-bodied, rich character as Hurricane High Gravity will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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