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Orbit Key

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Pink grapefruit, juicy citrus and a touch of coconut crash through the haze of this Double IPA at 8% ABV. A generous wheat and rye base gives it a smooth, chewy body with a spicy grip. Moutere hops lay down resin and tropical depth, while Talus and Cryo Pop add waves of grapefruit, citrus candy and creamy coconut.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicaljuicy
citrusy
tropical
juicy
resinous
hoppy
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant pink grapefruit and juicy citrus notes, underpinned by a resinous Moutere hop character that adds depth and texture.
also:fruity
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Orbit Key

◎ Appearance

Orbit Key presents a hazy, golden-amber body with a pale straw tone, characteristic of the style. A generous, creamy head forms on the pour and holds with fine retention, leaving delicate lacing along the glass. Bright carbonation animates the haze, creating an inviting and approachable visual presence.

golden-amberhazy, brightfine head retentioncreamy foam

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant pink grapefruit and juicy citrus notes, underpinned by a resinous Moutere hop character that adds depth and texture. Tropical undertones—coconut and hints of candy sweetness—layer beneath the citrus foundation, while the wheat and rye base contributes subtle spice and a clean, malty backbone that does not overpower.

pink grapefruitresinous hopstropical coconutspiced grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus candy and grapefruit intensity, flowing into a full, chewy mid-palate built on the wheat-rye grain bill. Resinous bitterness and tropical hop depth persist through the center, balanced by a creamy, smooth mouthfeel that keeps the spice present without harshness. Moderate bitterness closes the flavor arc without dominating the fruity, candy-forward character.

citrus candy forwardchewy, full bodyresinous gripbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering grapefruit and coconut notes fading into a dry, spiced resin character. The creamy mouthfeel persists briefly, leaving a pleasant citrus-hop aftertaste without astringency.

medium dry finishcitrus fadehoppy drydown
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

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

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.

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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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