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Hurricane Jack

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Fyne Ales sits on the Clyde, and Hurricane Jack is their answer to the citrus-forward pale ale tradition. Golden and bright, Cascade and Centennial hops unfurl grapefruit, tangerine and a touch of pine — crisp carbonation keeps it light and snappy rather than weighty. At 4.4%, it's all flavour, no apology.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
clean
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, citrus-forward Cascade and Centennial hop character, offering bright grapefruit and orange peel notes alongside subtle tropical fruit undertones.
also:orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hurricane Jack

◎ Appearance

Hurricane Jack presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity in the glass. A white, effervescent head forms readily and dissipates at a moderate pace, leaving delicate lacing on the sides. The carbonation is visibly lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles creating an inviting and appetizing presentation.

brilliant goldenclearwhite headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, citrus-forward Cascade and Centennial hop character, offering bright grapefruit and orange peel notes alongside subtle tropical fruit undertones. A light, bready malt base provides support without overwhelming the vibrant hop aromatics. Subtle floral and herbal notes emerge on the finish, creating a balanced and welcoming bouquet.

citrustropicalfloralclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and light, with citrus hop flavors unfolding immediately across the mid-palate, complemented by a smooth grain sweetness. A refreshing bitterness builds gradually, delivering 38 IBUs with excellent proportionality and no harsh edges. The finish is clean and dry with lasting hop character, leaving a pleasant citrus and grain aftertaste.

crispcitrus-forwardbalanced bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry, with moderate length and a lingering citrus hop note that fades gracefully. No cloying sweetness remains, making this an exceptionally refreshing closer.

cleandrycitrus lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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