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Triple to the Tropics

Netherlands·Triple IPA
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A strong triple IPA that brings an explosion of tropical fruit from Cashmere, Mosaic and Citra hops, set on a full, soft and creamy base of wheat and oats. The name winks at the cult classic 'Ticket to the Tropics' and at Gerard Joling. Part of Jopen's Small Batch series of limited runs, 9.5% ABV. Blond and cloudy in the glass.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
wheat
citrusy
piney
Aroma
An assertive tropical fruit bouquet leads, driven by ripe mango, pineapple, and passionfruit from Cashmere, Mosaic and Citra hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Triple to the Tropics

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with pronounced haze from suspended wheat and oat proteins. The beer presents a creamy, dense head that clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel that complements the full body.

pale goldennaturally hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

An assertive tropical fruit bouquet leads, driven by ripe mango, pineapple, and passionfruit from Cashmere, Mosaic and Citra hops. Beneath the fruit sits a soft, wheaten grain backdrop with subtle oat creaminess. A light herbal-piney thread emerges in the background, maintaining structure without sharp resinous edges.

tropical stone fruitpineapple, mangowheaten grainsoft herbal notes

◐ Taste

Entry is full and smooth, the wheat-oat base providing a velvety platform for bold hop character. Mid-palate delivers concentrated citrus and tropical fruit—particularly grapefruit zest and guava—balanced against moderate bitterness that builds without becoming aggressive. The 9.5% alcohol is present but well-integrated, lending warmth and body rather than sharp heat.

tropical fruit-forwardgrapefruit zestcreamy malt foundationmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-long, with lingering tropical notes gradually fading to a dry, slightly piney aftertaste. Gentle alcohol warmth persists through the close without dominating.

tropical aftertastedry closewarm alcohol fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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 Triple IPA

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What is a Triple 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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