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Murkshake with Strawberries

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🌍 United States · Fruited IPA · One of 23 Fruited IPAs in hopIQ

Murkshake with Strawberries is a murky triple IPA that returns each spring for the brewery's Strawberry Fest. It is brewed with fresh organic strawberries from a farm in northern San Diego County and finished with Tahitian vanilla bean. Ripe strawberry dominates nose and palate, softened by a gentle vanilla sweetness, while the pectin of the fruit adds a slightly tart bite. The body is thick and creamy, and a hoppy edge returns in the finish.

ABV
10.2%
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
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruited IPA.
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
Distinctive notes
berry
vanilla
hazy
Hop character
hoppycitrusy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Murkshake with Strawberries

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber, opaque and turbid from suspended matter and fruit pulp. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine Schaumhaftung. Carbonation is moderate, releasing small bubbles that rise lazily through the murky body.

hazy golden-amberthick persistent headfruit-laden cloudiness

◌ Aroma

Fresh ripe strawberry dominates the nose, offering bright berry sweetness and a hint of jammy ripeness. Beneath sits a gentle vanilla bean character, smooth and creamy rather than sharp. Noble hop notes emerge as a supporting frame, adding slight herbal and citrus undertones without overwhelming the fruit.

ripe strawberryvanilla sweetnesssubtle herbal hop notes

◐ Taste

Strawberry sweetness enters first, then the palate develops a creamy, full body softened by vanilla and fruit pectin. A gentle tartness from the strawberry skins develops mid-palate, lending complexity and balance. The finish returns to the hoppy edge—a dry, bitter bite that cuts through the fruit sweetness and lingers with pleasant resinous notes.

strawberry-forwardcreamy full bodyhoppy bitter finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium to long, with the bitter hop character dominating after the initial fruit impression fades. Dry, resinous, and clean, with a lingering strawberry and vanilla echo in the aftertaste.

medium-long aftertastedry resinous hop bite
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Murkshake with Strawberries

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 Murkshake with Strawberries

About Fruited IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruited 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 Fruited IPA

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

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