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Hurricane Malt Liquor

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

Hurricane Malt Liquor carries the name of the strongest storm category on its label and is brewed from a combination of barley malt and corn. It pours a clear golden to light copper with a thin white head. The aroma is faint, with cornflake-like grain, a hint of fruit and a trace of alcohol. On the palate it is full-bodied and robust yet smooth, gently fruity with a mild sweetness, and lively carbonation carries it to a short, dry close.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Malt Liquor.
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hurricane Malt Liquor

◎ Appearance

Hurricane pours a clear golden to light copper hue, characteristic of its corn and barley malt bill. A thin white head forms and settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The beer maintains good clarity throughout, with lively carbonation evident in steady streams of fine bubbles.

golden-copperclearthin white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is restrained and approachable, dominated by a faint cornflake-like grain character from its adjunct composition. A subtle fruity note emerges beneath, with a trace of alcohol warmth that becomes apparent on closer inspection. The overall aromatic profile is clean and unassuming, with no prominent hop expression.

corn grainsubtle fruitmild alcoholrestrained

◐ Taste

The palate presents a full-bodied, robust character despite the modest ABV, driven by the sweet corn and malt foundation. Gentle fruity notes develop across the mid-palate, balanced by a mild sweetness that avoids cloying. The finish turns dry, with lively carbonation carrying the beer cleanly toward a brief, clean close.

full-bodiedsweet cornmild fruitsmooth carbonationdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and dry, with carbonation providing a crisp, clean conclusion. The aftertaste fades quickly without lingering sweetness or bitterness.

shortdryclean
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
68
Taste
73
Appearance
75
Finish
70
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hurricane Malt Liquor

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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 Malt Liquor

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 full-bodied, smooth, fruity character as Hurricane Malt Liquor will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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