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Gorilla Mode Thunder Punch

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Hopped with Alora, Motueka and Eclipse for yuzu, tropical fruit and citrus aromas over a base of wheat and oats. Medium-bodied with a pillowy mouthfeel, finishing crisp and slightly dry. Unlike the other three in the line it carries no added juice or flavouring — water, barley, wheat, oats, hops and yeast is the whole list. Single 568 millilitre cans and the HopBox mixed pack.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalfruity
citrusy
tropical
fruity
wheat
hoppy
Aroma
Yuzu citrus and stone fruit leap from the glass, supported by Motueka's distinctive melon and herbaceous notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gorilla Mode Thunder Punch

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with pronounced haze throughout, characteristic of the style. The head forms thick and creamy, settling to a persistent collar with good lacing on the glass. Bright carbonation visible in steady streams, lending an inviting and lively presentation.

pale goldenvisibly hazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Yuzu citrus and stone fruit leap from the glass, supported by Motueka's distinctive melon and herbaceous notes. Underlying wheat and oat sweetness provide a soft, grainy foundation without dominating. The hop profile remains clean and defined, with no fermentation esters or oxidative character.

yuzu citrustropical melonherbaceoussoft grain backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a pillowy, smooth mouthfeel from wheat and oats, immediately followed by bright citrus and tropical fruit from the Alora and Motueka pairing. Moderate bitterness arrives mid-palate without harshness, balancing the fruit rather than overwhelming it. The finish turns crisp and slightly drying, allowing the hop character to linger cleanly.

creamy entrybright citrus mid-palateclean bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists for several seconds with yuzu zest and a gentle astringency. Drying sensation builds gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

citrus persistencecrisp dry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
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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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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