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Big Can Of Chaos

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.
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🌍 Australia · Triple IPA · One of 16 Triple IPAs in hopIQ

Big Can Of Chaos is Rocky Ridge's West Coast-style triple IPA at 11% ABV, built on a lean base of Pilsner and Munich malt and loaded with Strata, Rakau, Riwaka and Simcoe. It pours clear golden amber under a firm white head. The nose is intense with citrus, pine resin, tropical fruit and a heavy dank note. On the palate citrus peel, stone fruit and deep resin meet a bold bitterness, finishing dry with a long, assertive bite.

ABV
11%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and substantial.

A big shape with hops that push through — mass and edge working in tandem.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Triple IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
dank
piney
resinous
hoppy
tropical
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Can Of Chaos

◎ Appearance

Big Can Of Chaos presents a clear golden amber hue with bright transmission. A firm white head forms and holds with visible lacing around the glass. The carbonation appears well-integrated, supporting a stable foam collar.

golden amberclearfirm white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is assertive and multifaceted, leading with bright citrus peel and sharp pine resin. Tropical stone fruit notes emerge underneath, anchored by a pronounced dank earthiness that gives the profile depth. The hop character is unambiguous and occupies the foreground throughout.

citrus peelpine resintropical stone fruitdank earth

◐ Taste

Entry is bold and hoppy, with citrus and stone fruit meeting a deep resinous bitterness. Mid-palate exhibits mineral dryness and assertive hop bitterness that builds rather than fades. The 11% ABV provides body and warmth, though the lean malt base keeps the overall impression dry and edgy.

citrusresinousbold bitternessdry mineral

◑ Finish

The finish is long and assertive, with lingering hop bitterness and pine resin notes holding through the aftertaste. Dryness persists, leaving the palate clean but with a sustained bite.

long finishlingering bitternessdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Big Can Of Chaos

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Big Can Of Chaos

About Triple IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Triple IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, bitter, resinous character as Big Can Of Chaos will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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