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Deaf Glow

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Dank and fruity hop character fill this golden 7.2% IPA. It was created to benefit a Vermont deaf association and the community foundation behind interpreting services that the Americans with Disabilities Act does not cover. It is part of the brewery's Good Brews for a Cause series and is poured in the taproom.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitydankhoppy
fruity
dank
hoppy
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced dank and fruity hop character, featuring ripe stone fruit and tropical citrus notes that mingle with subtle herbal and piney undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Deaf Glow

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue with excellent clarity and light transmission. The head is compact and persistent, leaving defined lacing down the glass as it recedes. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, with fine bubbles rising steadily through the body.

bright goldenclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced dank and fruity hop character, featuring ripe stone fruit and tropical citrus notes that mingle with subtle herbal and piney undertones. A clean malt backbone provides gentle supporting sweetness without introducing any sharp or astringent qualities. The overall profile is inviting and well-balanced, with no yeast-derived esters dominating the composition.

dank hopstropical fruitcitrusclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with the promised fruity hop flavors—peach and melon forward—followed by a building dank, piney character that gains presence through the mid-palate. Bitterness is moderate and well-measured at 60 IBU, arriving cleanly without harsh edges and receding gracefully as swallow progresses. Malt sweetness remains restrained, allowing the hop profile to command attention while maintaining balance and drinkability.

fruity hop forwardmoderate bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with dank and herbal hop notes persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. Residual bitterness fades gradually, leaving a refreshing, clean sensation that invites another sip.

dry finishpersistent hops
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
81
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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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