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Minoh W-IPA

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🌍 Japan · Double IPA · One of 60 Double IPAs in hopIQ

One of Japan's most acclaimed craft beers. Big tropical and citrus hop aroma, rich malt backbone, warming alcohol and a long, resinous bitter finish. The W stands for double — this is full-throttle Japanese IPA.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

tropical
100%
hoppy
100%
piney
60%
citrusy
60%
bitter
60%
malty
60%
boozy
60%
rich
30%
dry
30%
fruity
30%
full-bodied
30%
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About Double IPA

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What is a Double 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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Minoh W-IPA

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Minoh W-IPA

Appearance

A striking golden amber hue with excellent clarity, revealing the beer's vibrant character. A dense, creamy white head forms immediately and persists beautifully, indicating proper carbonation and quality malt presence. The bright, clean appearance belies the intense hop-forward nature within.

golden amberbrilliant claritypersistent white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose bursts with assertive tropical and citrus hop character, immediately dominating the bouquet with notes of grapefruit zest and pineapple. A substantial malt backbone provides sweet, bready support without overshadowing the resinous pine and herbaceous notes. The alcohol warmth adds complexity and elevates the overall aromatic intensity.

tropical citruspine resingrapefruitassertive hops

Taste

The palate delivers full-bodied, hop-centric character with layers of citrus, pine, and tropical fruit flavors building intensity through the mid-palate. A rich malt foundation provides necessary sweetness and body, preventing harshness while amplifying the resinous bitterness. The 9% ABV adds warming alcohol notes that complement rather than overwhelm the complex hop profile.

citrus forwardresinous bitterfull-bodiedtropical fruit

Finish

A long, lingering resinous bitter finish that evolves gradually, showcasing piney and herbal notes that persist for minutes. The aftertaste remains remarkably clean despite the aggressive bitterness, with dry characteristics that invite another sip.

lingering resindry finishclean aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
92
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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