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Why So Serious?

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Pineapple and mango give this medium-bodied triple IPA its tropical character, on the nose as well as up front. Red Rock lists it among its year-round Utah beers; at 10% ABV, far above Utah's 5% draft limit, it comes from a brewery that has been brewing in Salt Lake City since 1994.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
resinous
piney
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical fruit dominates the nose—pineapple and mango lead, supported by a resinous, piney hop character that adds depth.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Why So Serious?

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with persistent haze throughout, characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy head forms and clings tenaciously to the glass, leaving distinct lacing as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation rises steadily, maintaining the cloud and visual liveliness.

pale goldenhazycreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit dominates the nose—pineapple and mango lead, supported by a resinous, piney hop character that adds depth. Underlying the fruit sits a light malt sweetness and subtle herbal notes from the noble hops. The alcohol remains well-integrated, warming without harshness.

pineapple, mangoresinous, pineyherbal hopsubtle malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced tropical fruit, echoing the nose's pineapple and mango, then develops a robust bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. Medium body supports the hop intensity without feeling heavy; a dry, resinous quality persists. Citrus notes emerge in the latter half, balancing the 90 IBU with refreshing acidity.

tropical fruit forwardassertive bitternessdry, resinouscitrus edge

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with bitter hop resins and pine extending well into the aftertaste. Tropical notes fade gradually, leaving a warming alcohol presence and earthy, herbal memory.

dry finishlingering bitternesswarm alcohol
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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 Triple IPA

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What is a Triple 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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