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PVA (Pretty Viscous Ale)

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PVA is a DIPA mashed twice, centrifuged twice and dry-hopped three times, with Nelson Sauvin, Nectaron, Krush, Amarillo and Citra from the US and New Zealand. Porridge oats, rolled oats and flaked spelt give it its thick body. Floral notes of yellow nectarine, pink grapefruit and dank fresh buds open up, then an intense tropical flavour turns sweeter towards overripe clementine and peach. The brewery describes it in the form of a product data sheet; 8.0%, vegan.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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
tropicalfloralhoppy
tropical
floral
hoppy
dank
peach
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit—driven by the hop character.
also:citrusy,juicy
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for PVA (Pretty Viscous Ale)

◎ Appearance

PVA presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy character typical of the New England IPA style. The beer displays excellent head retention with dense, creamy foam that clings to the glass. Bright carbonation creates a fine bead throughout, contributing to an inviting, vibrant visual presentation.

pale goldenhazydense foambright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit notes—pineapple, mango, and stone fruit—driven by the hop character. Citrus elements blend seamlessly with subtle orange peel aromatics, while gentle floral undertones from quality noble hops provide structure. The overall impression is clean and juicy without any harsh herbal or grassy notes.

tropical fruitcitrus peelstone fruitfloral undertones

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a soft, voluminous entry with prominent juicy hoppy character balanced against light, understated malt sweetness. Mid-palate tropical and orange flavors develop richly while maintaining a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. Bitterness remains restrained at 45 IBU, allowing the fruity complexity to dominate without astringency; the finish is clean and refreshing.

juicy hopssmooth mouthfeeltropical notesrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry with a pleasant lingering citrus character and subtle orange note. Aftertaste remains clean without any clinging bitterness or oxidation.

citrus lingeringdry finishclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
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 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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