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The Juice

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An IPA packed with citrus and tropical hop notes that flows strong and steady. The brewery likens its punch to a double haul and its steady flow to the Madison River in full runoff. It describes the beer as built for those who live for the tug on the line.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter101 IBU
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
tropicalcitrusyhoppy
tropical
citrusy
hoppy
juicy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit and citrus notes—ripe mango, papaya, and grapefruit zest dominate the profile.
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Juice

◎ Appearance

The Juice presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, clean presentation. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with notable persistence, leaving crisp lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical stone fruit and citrus notes—ripe mango, papaya, and grapefruit zest dominate the profile. Noble hops contribute floral and herbal undertones that frame rather than overpower the fruit-forward character. A clean fermentation baseline allows the hop aromatics to shine without yeast esters or oxidative notes.

tropical fruitcitrus zestnoble hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied with juicy tropical and citrus flavors establishing themselves immediately across the palate. Mid-palate maintains the fruit-driven sweetness while a moderate to pronounced bitterness builds steadily, reaching 101 IBU without harsh astringency. The finish is dry and clean, with lingering hoppy bitterness and subtle Malz backbone providing structure and balance.

juicy tropicalcitrus-forwardmoderate to high bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with the tropical and citrus notes gradually receding behind a persistent, clean bitter edge. No astringency or rough tannins detract from the steady, controlled aftertaste.

long and dryclean bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
82
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

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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.

Finding a similar IPA

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