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Of Foam and Fury

Galway Bay Brewery
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🌍 Ireland · Double IPA · One of 95 Double IPAs in hopIQ

One of Ireland's most celebrated craft beers. Massive tropical fruit, mango and citrus from Citra and Simcoe hops on a full-bodied base. Dangerously drinkable for 8.5%.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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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

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

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
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Of Foam and Fury

Appearance

Of Foam and Fury presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head. The beer exhibits lively carbonation with a fine, tight bubble structure that clings to the glass. The light body color (SRM 8) creates an inviting, radiant appearance typical of well-crafted Double IPAs.

golden-amberwhite headbrightwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by tropical fruit and citrus notes, with prominent mango and grapefruit aromas from the Citra and Simcoe hop combination. Underlying piney and resinous qualities add complexity and depth, complementing the assertive hop character without overwhelming the senses. A subtle malt sweetness provides balance to the aggressive aromatic profile.

tropical fruitcitrus-forwardpiney resinmango-grapefruit

Taste

The palate opens with a bold hop bitterness (75 IBU) that is well-integrated into the full-bodied malt base, creating excellent balance. Mid-palate delivers waves of citrus, tropical fruit, and resinous pine flavors with a dry, gripping texture. The finish maintains hoppy character while the 8.5% ABV provides subtle alcohol warmth without harshness, making this remarkably drinkable for its strength.

balanced bittertropical-citrusresinousfull-bodied

Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with a lingering, gently resinous aftertaste that fades gradually. Hop bitterness persists pleasantly without becoming astringent, encouraging another sip of this dangerously quaffable Double IPA.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Of Foam and Fury

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 Of Foam and Fury

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, fruity character as Of Foam and Fury will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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