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Muon Juice

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Muon Juice is an IPA from Phase Three Brewing Company, based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. This Illinois craft offering pours a clear to hazy golden amber with a frothy white head that lingers invitingly. On the nose, expect a vibrant hop-forward bouquet with notes of citrus zest, tropical fruit, and a subtle piney undercurrent that signals the brewery's Pacific Northwest hop influences. The palate delivers a well-balanced bitterness alongside juicy fruit character — ripe mango, grapefruit, and a touch of stone fruit — supported by a smooth, medium-bodied malt backbone. The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with a lasting resinous bitterness that encourages the next sip. A confident, approachable IPA from one of the Midwest's rising craft voices.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant hop character: pronounced citrus zest and grapefruit pith mingle with ripe tropical fruit—mango and stone fruit—that fills the space between the florals.
also:piney,juicy,peach,malty
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Muon Juice

◎ Appearance

Muon Juice pours a clear to hazy golden amber, displaying the translucent character typical of well-executed West Coast IPAs. A frothy white head forms generously and lingers with inviting persistence, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is bright and lively, reinforcing the beer's refreshing intent.

golden amberhazy claritypersistent white headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant hop character: pronounced citrus zest and grapefruit pith mingle with ripe tropical fruit—mango and stone fruit—that fills the space between the florals. A subtle piney, resinous undercurrent speaks to Pacific Northwest hop influence without overwhelming the fruit-forward impression. The Edelhopfen profile is clean and well-defined, with no harsh solvent notes.

citrus zesttropical fruitresinous pinehop-forward

◐ Taste

The palate enters with clean, moderately assertive bitterness that frames rather than dominates. Mid-palate develops juicy stone fruit and mango character alongside a smooth, medium-bodied malt backbone that provides structure without heaviness. Bitterness persists through the middle with dry, resinous character, remaining balanced against the fruit and malt sweetness.

citrusjuicy mangodry bitternesssmooth malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshingly dry, with a lasting resinous bitterness that lingers pleasantly into the aftertaste. Residual hop character encourages immediate return to the next sip.

dry finishresinous aftertasteinviting return
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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What is a 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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