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Blood Machines

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The brewery's yearly double IPA, first brewed in 2021 and returning each winter, hopped with Citra, Idaho 7, Galaxy and Azacca. The trade description lists tropical fruit, papaya, citrus, pineapple and orange. Tasters of the latest batch report a plush profile led by pineapple and mango, followed by grapefruit pith, a hint of coriander seed and a dry, slightly earthy finish; others mention stone fruit and lime. The alcohol is noticeable at 8%, and drinkers describe the beer as hazy, juicy and somewhat dank.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous 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
tropicaljuicydank
tropical
juicy
dank
earthy
citrusy
coriander
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruit—pineapple and mango dominate—followed by brighter citrus notes of grapefruit and lime zest.
also:peach,hoppy
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blood Machines

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-amber pour with a pale, persistent head that clings to the glass with good retention. The cloudiness is characteristic of the style, born from the yeast and hop matter in suspension. Bright carbonation lifts the sediment, creating an inviting, textured visual presence.

hazy goldenpersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical stone fruit—pineapple and mango dominate—followed by brighter citrus notes of grapefruit and lime zest. Subtle herbal and earthy undertones emerge beneath the fruit, with a whisper of coriander seed spice. The four-hop blend (Citra, Idaho 7, Galaxy, Azacca) creates a full, layered bouquet without harsh greenness.

pineapple, mangograpefruit, limecoriander spice

◐ Taste

Entry is plush and juicy, with sweet tropical fruit flavors that mirror the aroma. Mid-palate brings grapefruit pith bitterness and a subtle stone fruit quality, balanced by moderate malt sweetness. The 8% ABV is present but integrated; the 80 IBU provides structure without overwhelming the fruit character, finishing with a drying, slightly earthy mineral quality.

juicy tropicalgrapefruit pithstone fruitdry earthy

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering bitterness and a gentle earthy, dank fade. The alcohol warmth is noticeable but not hot, grounding the tropical sweetness with a dry, slightly herbaceous aftertaste.

medium lengthdry dank finish
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 Double IPA

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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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