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New School Hawaii Vibes

Hop Butcher For The World
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 95 Double IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

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

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
juicy
resinous
piney
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of New School Hawaii Vibes

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 New School Hawaii Vibes

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, resinous character as New School Hawaii Vibes will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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