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Monday Night Blind Pirate

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Monday Night's blood-orange IPA — 7.4% ABV, 55 IBU, real blood orange plus a citrus-heavy hop bill. Where Slap Fight leans classic American IPA and Death Raptor leans big-hop, Blind Pirate is the fruited full-strength IPA — sweetness balanced against firm hop bitterness. The lineup's citrus-forward middle-weight.

ABV
7.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
orangefruityhoppy
orange
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
floral
Aroma
Blood orange leads decisively on the nose, supported by citrus-forward noble hops that suggest grapefruit zest and subtle floral notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Monday Night Blind Pirate

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber body with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The beer displays bright light transmission typical of the style, with active carbonation evident in gentle bubbling.

golden-amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Blood orange leads decisively on the nose, supported by citrus-forward noble hops that suggest grapefruit zest and subtle floral notes. The hop character remains prominent without overshadowing the real fruit adjunct, while a clean malt base provides gentle sweetness underneath.

blood orangecitrus-forwardfloral hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with sweet orange and tropical fruit that immediately meets firm, clean bitterness from the 55 IBU charge. Mid-palate carries both the fruited sweetness and dry hop edge in balance, with the blood orange remaining the dominant flavor thread through to the finish. Moderate body supports the dual nature without heaviness.

orangebalanced bitternesstropical fruitdry edge

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering citrus bitterness and a drying hop bite that cleanses the palate. The sweetness recedes gracefully, leaving a refreshing, dry aftertaste.

medium lengthdrycitrus bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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 Blood Orange IPA

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What is a Blood Orange 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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