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Double Oat

Switzerland·New England Double IPA
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A wave of mango, pineapple and passion fruit on a velvety, almost creamy body, with only 20 IBU of bitterness, very low for a double IPA. Oat and wheat flakes give the texture of pressed juice, and Mosaic goes in cold late in fermentation. "Double" refers to the 8% alcohol, not the bitterness. Gold at the European Beer Star 2021 in the imperial IPA category.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Gold · 2021
European Beer Star
Imperial India Pale Ale
★Gold — European Beer Star (Imperial India Pale Ale)
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
wheat
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and passion fruit dominate, followed by pineapple and citrus notes.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Oat

◎ Appearance

Pale gold with a hazy, suspended appearance characteristic of the New England style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. Carbonation appears gentle, allowing the wheat and oat adjuncts to remain visibly suspended in the liquid.

pale goldhazy, suspendedcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and passion fruit dominate, followed by pineapple and citrus notes. Mosaic hops deliver a clean, modern hop character without sharp resinous edges. Beneath lies a soft, almost creamy maltiness from the oat and wheat backbone, grounding the aromatic profile.

mango, passion fruitpineappleclean hop charactercreamy malt base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical fruit that mirrors the aroma—mango and pineapple lead, followed by subtle passion fruit complexity. The oat and wheat flakes create a velvety, almost creamy mouthfeel reminiscent of pressed juice. Despite the 'Double' designation, bitterness remains restrained at 20 IBU, allowing the fruit and texture to dominate rather than compete.

tropical juicevelvety bodylow bitternesssmooth, creamy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively short, fading gently into a lingering tropical fruit note with minimal hop bitterness. No harsh alcohol heat despite the 8% ABV, maintaining the beer's drinkable, accessible character throughout.

tropical fadesmooth exitno alcohol burn
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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 New England Double IPA

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What is a New England Double 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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