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King Julius

Tree House Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Imperial New England IPA · One of 1 Imperial New England IPAs in hopIQ

The bigger, bolder sibling of Julius — an exceptionally juicy, hop-saturated double IPA with vivid citrus aromas giving way to orange creamsicle, mango smoothie, and a bounty of tropical fruit. Supremely soft despite its onslaught of flavour.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Imperial New England IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
orange
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
peach
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About Imperial New England IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Imperial New England 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.

Finding a similar Imperial New England IPA

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

Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of King Julius

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for King Julius

Appearance

King Julius presents a luminous golden-amber hue with a soft haze that catches light beautifully. The dense, cream-colored head settles to a persistent collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle visual texture throughout.

golden-amberhazypersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with vivid citrus—bright orange zest and grapefruit—layered beneath tropical fruit notes of mango and stone fruit. Creamy, candy-like sweetness threads through, evoking orange creamsicle. Noble hops provide a refined floral backbone without harshness.

citrus zestmango, peachcreamsiclefloral hops

Taste

Juice-forward entry delivers waves of mandarin, orange, and tropical fruit that coat the palate with natural sweetness. Mid-palate remains supremely soft and velvety despite the hop intensity; bitterness arrives measured at 60 IBU, never astringent. The creamy mouthfeel recalls a mango smoothie with subtle stone fruit complexity.

juicy citrussoft mouthfeeltropical fruitbalanced bitterness

Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, allowing the orange and peach notes to linger gently on the back palate. A subtle herbal whisper fades without persistence.

clean, drylingering citrus
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
85
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