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Orange, caramel and cantaloupe lead, joined by tropical aromas of coconut, mango and pineapple over bread and pine. Loral, Strata, Strata CGX, Sabro and Sabro Cryo hops meet Maine-grown Mapleton Gold, Blue Ox wheat and organic rye in this 8.5% double IPA. The name echoes a Winnie-the-Pooh exchange by A. A. Milne, in which Pooh's first thought on waking is breakfast and Piglet's is what exciting thing might happen today.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalorangehoppy
tropical
orange
hoppy
caramel
piney
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant orange zest and ripe cantaloupe, followed by pronounced tropical notes of mango, pineapple, and coconut from the Sabro and Loral hops.
also:wheat,peach,clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Breakfast

◎ Appearance

Breakfast presents a bright golden-orange hue with excellent clarity and fine carbonation evident throughout the glass. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits good retention, leaving delicate lacing on the walls as the beer is consumed.

golden-orangeclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant orange zest and ripe cantaloupe, followed by pronounced tropical notes of mango, pineapple, and coconut from the Sabro and Loral hops. Beneath these fruit aromatics lies a clean, yeasty bread character and subtle pine undertones that ground the composition without overwhelming the citrus-forward profile.

tropical fruitorange zestcoconutbread notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright orange and tropical fruit flavors, balanced by a gentle caramel sweetness from the Mapleton Gold and Blue Ox wheat. Mid-palate the hoppy character strengthens with piney and herbal notes, while the organic rye contributes a subtle spicy dryness. The bitterness sits at a moderate 35 IBU, providing structure without dominance, and the finish remains clean and crisp.

hoppytropicalbalanced sweetnesspiney finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is dry and refreshing, with lingering citrus and pine notes that fade gradually. The overall impression is one of crispness and clarity, with no harsh edges or sticky residue.

dryrefreshingcitrus linger
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
81
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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