Assertively bitter and very dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for She Shot First
◎ Appearance
She Shot First pours hazy with a pale golden hue, characteristic of its wheat ale heritage. The soft body and fine suspension of yeast particles create a cloudy, diffuse appearance. The head retention is moderate, with delicate lacing that clings softly to the glass as you drink.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with bright pineapple and ripe stone fruit, immediately signaling the tropical adjunct additions. Behind the fruit sits a keen citrus character from the Mosaic and Simcoe hops, layered with gentle spice notes from El Dorado. The overall impression is fresh and fruit-forward, with the wheat ale base contributing a subtle breadiness beneath.
◐ Taste
The palate opens soft and approachable, with pineapple and passionfruit leading the charge across a light, unobstructive body. Mid-palate brings the citrus hops into focus alongside the spicy character of El Dorado, creating a layered complexity. The bittering is restrained at 65 IBU, allowing the fruit adjuncts and hop aromatics to dominate rather than overpower.
◑ Finish
The passionfruit provides a tart, slightly tart edge that lingers into the aftertaste. The spicy hop finish from El Dorado dries the palate cleanly, leaving a firm but not aggressive final impression.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of She Shot First
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with She Shot First
About Fruited IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Fruited 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 Fruited IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, tropical, hoppy character as She Shot First will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.