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Juice Train IPA

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Ripe mango, pineapple and citrus zest arrive on a pillowy mouthfeel, driven by tropical hops: HBC 682, El Dorado, Citra and Krush Lupomax. At 6.5% ABV and 30 IBU it rides on English ale yeast and a grist with white wheat and Vienna malt. The can art is by Houston-born artist Nicky Davis, who reimagined the Patron Saint of Brewers in his own style. It debuted in January 2026.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
wheat
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, complemented by bright citrus zest from the Citra and El Dorado hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Juice Train IPA

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with good transparency and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, creating a bright, inviting pour typical of a well-crafted American IPA.

light goldenclearpersistent foamlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced tropical fruit character—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, complemented by bright citrus zest from the Citra and El Dorado hops. Beneath the fruit sits a clean, subtle malt backbone with white wheat contributing a soft grain note, while the English ale yeast adds a gentle, neutral backdrop.

ripe mangopineapplecitrus zestclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate arrives soft and pillowy, delivering upfront tropical and citrus flavors that echo the aroma without sharp edges. The white wheat and Vienna malt provide a smooth, creamy foundation with mild sweetness; bitterness remains restrained at 30 IBU, adding structure without dominance. The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering fruit notes.

tropical fruitcreamy mouthfeelmild bitternesscitrusy finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is clean and moderately short, with tropical and citrus notes gradually fading. A pleasant, fruit-forward residue remains without astringency or heaviness.

dryfruit-forwardrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a 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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