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Beak Breaker Tropical

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Ripe mango, papaya and guava aromas carry a juicy, fruity tropical hop character, framed by a radiant golden color; each sip is an explosion of juicy, fruity hop character. This tropical spin on Beak Breaker is brewed with Citra, El Dorado and Nectaron hops, two-row and Munich malt and cane sugar. It invites you to hop into your own afternoon vacation.

ABV
8.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
peach
Aroma
Intense tropical stone fruit and citrus aromatics dominate the nose, with ripe mango, papaya, and guava leading the charge.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Beak Breaker Tropical

◎ Appearance

Radiant golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The beer displays bright light transmission and steady carbonation that carries the foam collar with visible lacing down the glass.

radiant goldenclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Intense tropical stone fruit and citrus aromatics dominate the nose, with ripe mango, papaya, and guava leading the charge. The Citra, El Dorado, and Nectaron hops deliver candied citrus and peach blossom notes that frame a subtle background of Munich malt sweetness and light caramel.

tropical fruitripe mango, papaya, guavacitrus-forwardpeach blossom

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright juicy hop character—tropical and fruity across the mid-palate with pronounced mango and stone fruit notes. The two-row and Munich malt foundation provides gentle caramel sweetness and body, while cane sugar adds clean fermentation crispness. Bitterness builds evenly, reaching a moderate 80 IBU finish without harshness.

juicy hop charactertropical fruitstone fruitmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and medium-length, with lingering citrus and peach notes fading into a clean, slightly bitter aftertaste. The alcohol warmth (8.8% ABV) is well-integrated, supporting a refreshing conclusion.

dry finishlingering citrusclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
85
Appearance
87
Finish
80
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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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.

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