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New School Hawaii Vibes

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Hawaii Vibes is a Double IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago brewery known for its bold, creative hop-forward releases. Pouring a hazy, sun-kissed golden amber with a soft white crown, this beer immediately evokes tropical warmth. The aroma bursts with ripe mango, guava, and passionfruit layered over bright citrus peel and a whisper of coconut. On the palate, the body is lush and pillowy, delivering waves of juicy pineapple and tangerine alongside a gentle resinous backbone. The bitterness is measured and smooth, never aggressive, allowing the fruit-forward character to shine. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a lingering tropical sweetness that keeps the island mood alive long after the last sip.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
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
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
fruity
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose bursts with layered tropical fruit—ripe mango, guava, and passionfruit lead the charge, backed by bright citrus peel that adds definition.
also:clean,piney
not found:floral,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for New School Hawaii Vibes

◎ Appearance

Hawaii Vibes presents a hazy, sun-kissed golden amber that catches light with a warm glow. A soft white head crowns the pour, settling into fine lacing that clings to the glass. The cloudiness from suspended yeast and hop material is intentional and inviting, characteristic of the style.

golden amberhazysoft white headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts with layered tropical fruit—ripe mango, guava, and passionfruit lead the charge, backed by bright citrus peel that adds definition. A delicate coconut whisper emerges beneath, while the Edelhopfen character remains clean and fruit-forward rather than herbal or grassy.

tropical stone fruitpassionfruitcitrus peelcoconut undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens lush and pillowy, delivering juicy waves of pineapple and tangerine that dominate the mid-palate. A gentle resinous backbone runs throughout, providing structure without aggression. The bitterness is measured at 80 IBU, smoothly integrated and never sharp, allowing the fruit-forward character to remain the focal point through to the swallow.

juicy pineappletangerineresinous backbonesmooth bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish arrives clean and refreshing, with lingering tropical sweetness that maintains the island mood well into the aftertaste. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving only warmth and fruit memory.

clean finishtropical sweetnessbright aftertaste
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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