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Hurricane Jack

Fyne Ales
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🌍 Scotland · Pale Ale · One of 86 Pale Ales in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
tropical
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hurricane Jack

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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
Recommended for this style

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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hurricane Jack

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

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.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

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

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