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Tropical fruit leads in Hype, a hazy double IPA hopped with a single variety: Citra from a new harvest. SOMA, the independent brewery in Cornellà del Terri (Girona), specialises in NEIPAs and other IPA subgenres and releases every beer as a limited edition, with recipes and hops changing week by week.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by ripe tropical fruit — mango, guava, and passionfruit leap from the glass, backed by bright citrus notes typical of single-varietal Citra.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hype

◎ Appearance

Hype presents a hazy, golden-amber body with a light straw hue characteristic of fresh Citra hop expression. The cloudiness comes through the haze derived from yeast and hop particles, lending the beer a soft, approachable appearance. A creamy white head forms readily and clings to the glass with moderate persistence.

golden-amberhazy from yeastcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by ripe tropical fruit — mango, guava, and passionfruit leap from the glass, backed by bright citrus notes typical of single-varietal Citra. Underlying stone fruit and a subtle floral character add complexity without obscuring the front-and-centre hop character. No obvious malt or grain notes intrude; the aromatic profile is clean and hop-forward throughout.

tropical fruitmango and guavabright citrus

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied for its alcohol weight, with tropical and citrus flavours mirroring the aroma but deepening on the palate. Mid-palate shows a balanced interplay between ripe fruit sweetness and mounting hop bitterness, which builds steadily without becoming harsh. The finish lands at moderate bitterness — enough to define the structure but not dominate; residual fruit sweetness lingers beneath the bite.

tropical sweetnessmoderate bitternessbalanced structure

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with citrus and mango notes fading into a dry, resinous aftertaste. Bitterness persists gently on the back of the palate, inviting another sip.

dry aftertastecitrus fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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