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Tropic Boom

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An explosion of tropical flavor: mango and apricot hit first, followed by a smooth honeyed sweetness and a dry finish. This imperial IPA reaches 9.5% ABV and 27 IBU, built on 2-row, Pilsner and white wheat malt with HBC-682, Citra and Mosaic hops and a dry English ale yeast. It debuted in January 2025 as a year-round beer, with a motto to match: Feel the Boom!

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Citrus 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
tropicalfruityhoney
tropical
fruity
honey
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct tropical fruit esters—ripe mango and apricot lead the charge, supported by bright citrus notes from Citra and Mosaic hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropic Boom

◎ Appearance

Tropic Boom presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting sheen. The head rises with vigor and maintains itself through the glass, leaving fine lacing along the inside surface. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a dynamic and appetizing visual presentation.

pale goldenclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct tropical fruit esters—ripe mango and apricot lead the charge, supported by bright citrus notes from Citra and Mosaic hops. A subtle honeyed malt sweetness underlies the fruit without obscuring it. The English ale yeast adds a clean, fermentation-driven fruitiness that enhances rather than muddies the tropical character.

mango, apricotcitrus-forwardhoneyed sweetnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry delivers immediate tropical fruit intensity—mango and stone fruit dominate the mid-palate with smooth, rounded character. The 2-row and Pilsner malt base provides a soft, honeyed foundation that supports rather than competes with the hop profile. Bitterness arrives measured at 27 IBU, offering balance without harsh edge; white wheat malt contributes a subtle silkiness that prevents any astringency.

tropical fruit-drivensoft malt backbonesmooth texturemoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish transitions to dry with lingering tropical and citrus notes fading gradually over several seconds. A warm, clean alcohol presence frames the aftertaste without becoming boozy or hot.

dry finishpersistent fruitwarm alcohol
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 Imperial IPA

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What is a Imperial 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 Imperial IPA

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