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Limbo IPA

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Limbo IPA pairs an assertively bold bitterness, a nod to the best of the West, with the smooth, juicy character of New England IPAs. It is an IPA that comes in at 7.6% ABV and 80 IBU and is part of the year-round range of Long Trail, the Vermont brewery in Bridgewater Corners that has been brewing since 1989.

ABV
7.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter80 IBU
Citrus 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
hoppyjuicyclean
hoppy
juicy
clean
tropical
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with assertive herbal and resinous hop aromatics, grounded by a soft pale malt foundation.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Limbo IPA

◎ Appearance

Limbo IPA presents a bright golden-amber hue with a pale straw undertone, characteristic of its 8 SRM specification. The beer displays excellent clarity with lively carbonation rising steadily through the glass. A full, creamy head settles quickly but maintains good retention and lacing throughout the drinking experience.

golden-amberbright clarityfull carbonationgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with assertive herbal and resinous hop aromatics, grounded by a soft pale malt foundation. Tropical stone fruit and citrus notes emerge in the mid-range—ripe peach and grapefruit pith—layered with a subtle pine character. The overall impression balances bold hop presence against a clean, neutral malt backdrop without dominance from fermentation byproducts.

herbal hopstropical fruitcitrus pithresinous pineclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy despite the declared 80 IBU; bitterness develops steadily through the mid-palate rather than hitting the front. Tropical and citrus flavors persist from the aroma into the taste, offering a candy-like sweetness that offsets the bold bittering hop charge. The mouthfeel remains full-bodied and clean, finishing dry without astringency or rough edges.

assertive bitternessjuicy palatetropical-citrussmooth mouthfeeldry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium to long, with lingering bitterness and a dry, clean aftertaste. Hop bitterness persists gracefully without becoming harsh, while subtle tropical esters fade into a crisp, mineral-like dryness.

lingering bitternessclean aftertastemedium-long finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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

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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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