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Gooseberry, grape and tropical fruit meet a low-bitterness finish in this hazy, full-bodied 8% double New England IPA. Tram is dry hopped with Amarillo, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin and Sabro, a mix from the far-flung hop fields of the USA and New Zealand. The name is a weaving term for double twisted silk thread, not the old tram shed the brewery calls its spiritual home.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
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
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
berry
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with distinct stone fruit and berry notes—gooseberry and grape skin provide tartness alongside ripe tropical character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tram

◎ Appearance

Tram presents a hazy, golden-amber body with a soft, diffuse quality throughout. The head builds with moderate density and shows fine Schaumhaftung, clinging to the glass in delicate strands. Bright carbonation animates the beer without excessive aggression, maintaining its full-bodied presence.

hazy golden-ambersoft head retentionfull-bodied clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct stone fruit and berry notes—gooseberry and grape skin provide tartness alongside ripe tropical character. Nelson Sauvin and Mosaic hops deliver a layered bouquet of white stone fruit and subtle herbaceous depth, while Sabro contributes a creamy, almost coconut-like undertone. Malz presence remains restrained, allowing the hop blend to dominate without sharp bittering notes in the aroma.

gooseberry, grapetropical fruitstone fruit, white peach

◐ Taste

Entry is full and rounded, with gooseberry and grape acidity melding into a complex fruit-forward mid-palate. Tropical notes—mango, passionfruit—emerge alongside soft berry character, while a creamy Sabro-driven quality rounds the texture. Bitterness remains controlled at 80 IBU, providing structure without dominance; the dry character emerges gradually rather than as immediate astringency.

gooseberry, grapetropical, mangosoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering stone fruit and a whisper of berry acidity. Low bitterness allows the fruit character to persist gently into the aftertaste without harsh closure.

dry finishstone fruit fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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