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King Julius

United States·Imperial New England IPA
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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
juicytropicalhoppy
juicy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with vivid citrus—bright orange zest and grapefruit—layered beneath tropical fruit notes of mango and stone fruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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 Imperial New England IPA

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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.

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