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Big Manilita Vibes

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Papaya, grapefruit, sweet tropical fruit and berry vibes mark this double dry-hopped hazy IPA, built around a single hop variety, Manilita. The beer belongs to Other Half's Single Hop series and pours at 6.5% ABV. Manilita is the only hop listed, and it is named right in the beer's title. The brewery lists it as a double dry-hopped Indian Pale Ale.

ABV
6.5%
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
berry
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe papaya and fresh grapefruit, followed by layers of berry and stone fruit complexity from the Manilita hop.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Manilita Vibes

◎ Appearance

Big Manilita Vibes presents a pale golden hue with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The dense, pillowy head dissipates gradually, leaving fine lacing on the glass. Effervescence is moderate, creating a soft, creamy visual presence.

pale goldenturbidsoft headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe papaya and fresh grapefruit, followed by layers of berry and stone fruit complexity from the Manilita hop. Subtle sweetness underpins the citrus and tropical fruit notes, while herbal undertones remain restrained. Malt contributes a clean, neutral backdrop without caramel or grain-forward character.

papayagrapefruitberrytropical fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is fruity and juicy, with papaya and citrus flooding the palate immediately. The mid-palate balances hop-driven fruitiness with moderate bitterness and a light sweetness that maintains approachability at 6.5% ABV. Finish is clean and drying, with lingering grapefruit and berry notes that encourage continued sipping.

juicy fruitbalanced bitternesscrisp finishcitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists for a moderate length with persistent grapefruit and papaya character. Bitterness ebbs gradually, leaving a refreshing, slightly creamy sensation without harshness.

dry finishrefreshingfruity lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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