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Hopitoulas Pineapple Habanero

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Hopitoulas brewed with pineapple and habanero peppers. It is a variation on the brewery's West Coast style IPA, which is named for Tchoupitoulas Street, where NOLA Brewing stands. Pineapple and habanero are brewed into the IPA that the brewery launched as its homegrown take on the famed West Coast IPA.

ABV
6.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicytropicalhoppy
spicy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with bright pineapple and tropical fruit notes that dominate immediately, followed by a gentle habanero pepper warmth that adds spicy depth without overwhelming the fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hopitoulas Pineapple Habanero

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a pale golden hue with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings evenly to the glass. Carbonation is brisk and visible, lending a lively quality to the pour. The light body is evident in the glass, with good lacing that fades gradually.

pale goldenclearpersistent headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright pineapple and tropical fruit notes that dominate immediately, followed by a gentle habanero pepper warmth that adds spicy depth without overwhelming the fruit. Noble hops contribute citrus and herbal undertones that support the adjunct-driven character. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with balanced complexity.

tropical pineapplehabanero warmthcitrus hopsfresh

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a crisp entry where pineapple and habanero establish themselves clearly, with the pepper building gradually toward the mid-palate. Edelhop bitterness emerges cleanly at around 60 IBU, providing structure without harshness. The finish is moderately bitter with lingering tropical and spicy notes that fade relatively quickly.

tropical-spicy balanceclean bitternesspeppery finishcrisp palate

◑ Finish

The aftertaste shows lasting habanero heat and fading pineapple sweetness, with a dry, slightly peppery drydown. The finish is medium in length, leaving a pleasant warming sensation.

dry peppery finishmedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
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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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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