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Banger IPA

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Tropical fruit, melon and citrus lead, with a soft bitterness and a smooth mouthfeel behind them. This imperial hazy IPA reaches 8.4% ABV and is brewed with Strata and Simcoe hops, English ale yeast and a grist of 2-row, torrefied wheat, white wheat and Carafoam. It debuted in January 2023 as a year-round beer, and its name promises you will come back to it again and again.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter29 IBU
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
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
The nose is led by tropical fruit esters—mango and passionfruit—with distinct melon notes underneath.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Banger IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with a pronounced haze from suspended yeast and wheat proteins, giving the beer a soft, cloudy appearance. A dense, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing as the beer is consumed. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence throughout.

pale goldenhazy from yeastcreamy headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by tropical fruit esters—mango and passionfruit—with distinct melon notes underneath. Strata and Simcoe hops contribute bright citrus top notes of grapefruit and lemon zest, while the English ale yeast adds a subtle fruity undertone. White wheat brings a soft grain impression without dominating.

tropical fruitmelon, citrusstone fruit estersclean yeast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with tropical and citrus flavors developing immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals layers of stone fruit and a gentle wheat character that rounds out the hop bitterness. The 29 IBU hopping is restrained, allowing the fruit-forward character to remain the focus while a soft, lingering bitterness supports the finish.

tropical, citrus-forwardsmooth bodysoft bitternesswheat grain

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with tropical fruit and a whisper of herbal hop character persisting. No harsh bitterness or astringency remains—just a refreshing, dry aftertaste.

tropical fadeclean, dry
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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About Hazy IPA

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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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