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Solar Coffin

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Tropical, citrus-forward and resinous: Solar Coffin packs a saturated hop profile into a hazy double IPA. It is a collaboration with Celestial Beerworks in Dallas, built around Celestial's Strata selection and layered with Eclipse, Riwaka, Simcoe and Rakau, then finished with Riwaka hop kief. Jester King pours it on draft.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
resinoustropicalhoppy
resinous
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
piney
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with saturated tropical stone fruit—mango and peach—layered beneath resinous pine and citrus zest from the multi-hop blend.
also:fruity
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Solar Coffin

◎ Appearance

Solar Coffin presents a hazy golden-yellow body with substantial cloudiness from suspended yeast and proteins, characteristic of the style. The dense, creamy head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Bright carbonation lifts through the body, creating an inviting, lively visual presence.

hazy goldencreamy headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with saturated tropical stone fruit—mango and peach—layered beneath resinous pine and citrus zest from the multi-hop blend. Riwaka and Eclipse contribute bright, slightly herbal top notes, while Strata adds depth and subtle earthiness. The overall impression is cohesive and intensely aromatic without excess vinosity.

tropical stone fruitresinous pinebright citrus zestherbal depth

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and creamy, with the malt base providing gentle sweetness that supports rather than dominates. Mid-palate brings forward the full hop character: citrus rind, piney resin, and tropical fruit meld into a complex, layered experience. The 50 IBU bitterness is present but restrained, finishing with a dry, slightly astringent grip that cleanses the palate without harsh edges.

creamy entrycomplex hop layersbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with lingering citrus and resinous notes that fade gradually into dry minerality. A subtle refreshing quality persists, inviting another sip without overwhelming fatigue.

dry mineralitylingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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 Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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