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Mango, sweet fruit, citrus and pine fill the aroma, and the palate is strongly fruit-forward with tropical hop flavour. Golden and slightly hazy, hop-forward, with medium carbonation and a touch of alcohol warmth, at 9.1% ABV and 49 IBU. El Dorado, HBC 586 and Sultana hops sit on Premium Pilsner malt, fermented with A15 Independence yeast.

ABV
9.1%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter49 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
piney
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe mango and tropical stone fruit, layered with bright citrus notes and a herbaceous pine backbone.
also:orange
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tidalwave

◎ Appearance

Tidalwave presents a bright golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the Double IPA style. The head is persistent with fine carbonation evident throughout, creating a dynamic, lively visual presence. Medium carbonation levels maintain steady bubble activity without excessive aggression.

golden, slightly hazypersistent headmedium carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe mango and tropical stone fruit, layered with bright citrus notes and a herbaceous pine backbone. El Dorado, HBC 586, and Sultana hops create a complex aromatic profile where sweet fruit forward notes are grounded by subtle resinous hop character. The aroma is inviting and fruit-centric, with no sharp alcohol burn.

mango, tropical fruitcitrus, pinefruity hop forward

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and approachable, with immediate tropical and juicy fruit flavour that dominates the mid-palate. The fruit intensity carries through with notes of orange and stone fruit, balanced by measured hop bitterness and a subtle piney dryness. At 9.1% ABV, there is detectable warmth that adds depth without overshadowing the hop character or creating harshness.

tropical, juicy palateorange, pine finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering tropical fruit and a gentle resinous dryness from the hop profile. Alcohol warmth fades gradually, leaving behind a clean, slightly dry aftertaste.

medium finishhoppy dryness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

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