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Krush Broken Heels

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Hazy IPA at 7% ABV: Broken Heels dry-hopped singularly with Krush hops, formerly known as HBC-586. Same malt bill and brewing techniques as the original, but the new hop brings tons of orange citrus, mixed berries, mango and guava. Brewed in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Made with limestone-rich northern Pennsylvania water.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
citrusyfruityorange
citrusy
fruity
orange
tropical
hoppy
berry
Aroma
Krush hops deliver a vibrant citrus character dominated by orange zest and fresh mandarin, layered with tropical stone fruit notes of mango and guava.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Krush Broken Heels

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a pronounced haze that diffuses the light throughout the glass. The turbidity comes from suspension through the hefe rather than settling, lending a soft, opaque quality. A dense, pillowy head forms on the pour and maintains good schaumkleiden along the glass walls.

pale yellowhazydense headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Krush hops deliver a vibrant citrus character dominated by orange zest and fresh mandarin, layered with tropical stone fruit notes of mango and guava. A secondary wave of mixed berries—particularly red currant and raspberry undertones—adds complexity. The malt bill recedes gracefully, allowing the hop character to command the nose without astringency.

orange citrustropical fruitberry notesclean hop profile

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy citrus and stone fruit that coat the mouth with a soft, creamy mouthfeel. Mid-palate reveals the berry character more distinctly, with gentle hop bitterness (50 IBU) providing structure without harshness. The finish balances the sweetness of malt with a measured, clean bitterness that refreshes rather than lingers.

juicycreamy texturebalanced bitternesscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with the Krush hops fading into a light herbal note. Residual tropical fruit suggests itself briefly before the beer resolves clean, inviting another sip.

cleanmoderately drymedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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 Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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