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Turbo is a hazy double IPA from SOMA, hopped with just two varieties: Nectaron and Riwaka. SOMA is an independent craft brewery in Cornellà del Terri (Girona) and brewed its first IPA in 2016.

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
hoppytropicaljuicy
hoppy
tropical
juicy
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes—nectarine and passionfruit—characteristic of the Nectaron varietal.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Turbo

◎ Appearance

Turbo presents a hazy golden-amber body with pronounced turbidity from suspended yeast, creating an opaque, light-diffusing character. The dense white head shows good retention and fine Schaumkleiden along the glass. Active carbonation produces a steady stream of small bubbles.

hazy golden-amberopaquedense white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit and tropical notes—nectarine and passionfruit—characteristic of the Nectaron varietal. Riwaka brings a crisp citrus dimension with subtle white pepper and herbal undertones. The malt provides a soft, barely perceptible grain foundation that does not compete with the hop expression.

stone fruit and passionfruitcitrus and pepperhop-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is juicy and full-bodied with immediate tropical and stone fruit flavors that coat the palate. Mid-palate develops crisp citrus notes and a measured bitterness that builds without harshness. The finish maintains moderate bitterness balanced by residual fruit sweetness and a clean, drying conclusion.

juicy and tropicalbalanced bitternesscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length with lingering citrus and stone fruit gradually fading to a dry, slightly astringent aftertaste. Noble hop bitterness persists without becoming aggressive.

medium-lengthdry aftertaste
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 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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