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Never Better

Coronado Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 144 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Never Better is a double IPA brewed with Vic Secret, Mosaic and Citra. Mango and passion fruit lead the aroma, joined by pineapple, guava and orange, with resinous pine underneath. It pours a slightly hazy golden orange under an off-white head. A caramel malt base gives the full body some sweetness and a bready core, and the finish turns to a woody bitterness with grapefruit pith and lingering pine resin.

ABV
8.1%
Bitterness
Very bitter65 IBU
SRM
amber9
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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

Assertively bitter and very dry.

A trim base, a hop-led finish — the classic setup for a hop-forward beer.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Never Better

◎ Appearance

Never Better pours a slightly hazy golden orange, catching the light with a warm, inviting glow. An off-white head sits atop the beer with moderate retention, gradually receding to leave a thin collar of foam. The slight haze speaks to the unfiltered character typical of the Double IPA style.

golden orangeslight hazeoff-white headmoderate retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit—mango and passion fruit dominate, supported by notes of pineapple, guava, and bright orange zest. Beneath these stone fruits lies a layer of resinous pine, grounding the aromatic profile with herbal depth. The Vic Secret, Mosaic, and Citra hop blend creates a cohesive, fruit-forward character.

mango, passion fruittropical and citrusresinous pinecomplex hop blend

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a full body supported by a caramel malt base that introduces subtle sweetness and a bready, grainy core. The hops integrate seamlessly, amplifying the tropical aromatics while maintaining balance. The mid-palate sustains the malt's presence before transitioning toward a woody, bitter finish.

full bodycaramel and breadbalanced tropicalbuilding bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish turns decisively woody and bitter, with grapefruit pith and lingering pine resin persisting on the palate. The bitterness is clean and well-integrated, fading gradually rather than abruptly.

woody bitternessgrapefruit pithlingering pine
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Never Better

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 Never Better

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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