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Intense, juicy tropical aromas meet a balanced bitterness: a cross between a modern New England IPA and an old-school West Coast IPA. Mosaic, Citra and Azacca hops sit on pale and extra pale malt, oats and wheat, at 5.2%. The name nods to the street parties at Sambrook's old brewery in Battersea; "Blocky" launched in November 2021 and is filled fresh into 5-litre minikegs.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyhoppy
tropical
juicy
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit—mango, pineapple, and passionfruit notes from the Mosaic, Citra and Azacca hop blend.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Block Party

◎ Appearance

Block Party presents a bright golden hue with fine, persistent carbonation. The head is substantial and well-retained, clinging to the glass rim with visible lacing. The beer displays excellent clarity, characteristic of its pale malt base.

golden, well-carbonatedpersistent white headclean, bright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical fruit—mango, pineapple, and passionfruit notes from the Mosaic, Citra and Azacca hop blend. These juicy, candy-like aromatics sit comfortably atop a soft pale malt foundation, with light floral and herbal undertones that suggest careful balance rather than aggression.

tropical fruitjuicy, candy-likesoft malt backdropfloral, herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant citrus and stone fruit character that echoes the aroma. A gentle sweetness from oats and wheat provides body and roundness through the mid-palate, before a clean, measured bitterness emerges—never harsh, approximately 60 IBUs—creating an American IPA that honors both New England and West Coast traditions. The finish remains crisp and dry.

citrus, stone fruitwheat, oat sweetnessbalanced bitternesscrisp, clean

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is medium in length with lingering tropical hop character and a light, pleasant drying sensation. No harsh astringency or cloying residue.

medium-length finishdry, tropical fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
85
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 American IPA

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What is a American 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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