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Midnight Eyes

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🌍 United States · Cold IPA · One of 9 Cold IPAs in hopIQ

A Cold IPA released in 2026 by the brewery that first brewed the style. Following its own definition of the style, it rests on a dry lager grist with rice or corn, fermented warm with lager yeast and filtered clear, but takes a more floral direction than the house original. Rose, lavender and a sweet, punch-like fruitiness lead, followed by pomelo, lemon peel and a pink fruit-candy note. The body stays light, and the finish is crisp and dry with firm bitterness.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Firm bitter edge.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and firmly bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Cold IPA.
Hop character
floral
citrusy
hoppy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Midnight Eyes

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, revealing the bright character of the lager grist. The head forms with moderate density and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation presents as crisp and well-integrated, lending the beer a lively visual presence.

pale goldcrystal clearfine lacingbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with delicate floral notes—rose and lavender—layered over bright citrus and stone fruit. Below this aromatic expression sits a sweet, punch-like fruitiness that sits comfortably with the clean lager character. The overall profile balances hop-forward florality with a gentle malt sweetness, showing restraint rather than intensity.

rose, lavendersweet fruit punchcitrus liftclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry reveals pomelo and lemon peel, crisp and immediate on the palate. Mid-palate develops a pink fruit-candy character that reinforces the punch-like sweetness without becoming cloying, supported by a light, dry grain foundation. Bitterness builds steadily but never overwhelms, finishing firm and clean.

pomelo, lemon peelpink fruit candylight, dry bodyfirm bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with lingering bitterness that remains well-defined. No astringency or harsh edges—only a clean, bracing conclusion that invites the next sip.

crisp, drylingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Midnight Eyes

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Midnight Eyes

About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold 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 Cold IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same floral, dry, fruity character as Midnight Eyes will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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