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Tropicous

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Alcohol-free hazy IPA at 0.5%, hopped with Citra, Krush and Talus. The hops push juicy, tropical fruit to the front: mango, guava and pink grapefruit. Brewed with barley, wheat and oats and vegan. Kirkstall's second beer at this strength alongside Virtuous Low Alcohol, sold in cans since December 2025.

ABV
0.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityjuicy
tropical
fruity
juicy
hoppy
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
The nose is dominated by the tropical hop blend—Citra, Krush and Talus deliver distinct layers of mango, guava and pink grapefruit, with the citrus notes threading through cleanly.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropicous

◎ Appearance

Tropicous presents a pale golden hue with a pronounced haze that sits throughout the body, characteristic of its style. The head forms generously and holds with reasonable persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is bright and consistent, creating fine bubbles that sustain the visual character.

pale goldenhazy, cloudypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the tropical hop blend—Citra, Krush and Talus deliver distinct layers of mango, guava and pink grapefruit, with the citrus notes threading through cleanly. A light bready undertone from the barley and wheat bill sits in the background, neither intrusive nor dominant. The yeast signature remains restrained, allowing the fruit character to occupy centre stage.

mango, guava, grapefruitcitrus-forwardclean, minimal yeast

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate juicy tropical fruit across the palate, with mango and guava leading before a subtle pink grapefruit bite emerges mid-sip. The 60 IBU manifests as a steady, leafy bitterness that frames the fruit rather than dominating it, while the malted grain base—built on barley, wheat and oats—provides a soft, slightly sweet cushion that balances the hop intensity. Mouthfeel is light but present, with the oats adding a gentle silkiness without heaviness.

tropical fruit-drivenbalanced bitternesslight bodysoft grain base

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with the grapefruit character persisting through the aftertaste and the bitterness gradually fading to a clean, refreshing fade. No alcohol burn or cloying sweetness remains—the low ABV keeps the close crisp and sessional.

dry, refreshinggrapefruit persistence
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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 Alcohol-Free IPA

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What is a Alcohol-Free 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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