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2X Juice Jolt

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Orange and tangerine lead the nose, followed by mango and tropical fruit punch with a faint candy-like sweetness; on the palate sweet, citrus-driven orange and tangerine come first, then mango, pineapple and apricot, with almost no bitterness at 20 IBU. This 9.5% double IPA uses Mosaic, Citra, Idaho 7, Simcoe, HBC 630, Amarillo and CTZ hops, plus oats and a mix of natural fruit flavors.

ABV
9.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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
citrusyfruitytropical
citrusy
fruity
tropical
orange
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive orange and tangerine citrus, immediately followed by mango and tropical fruit punch.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 2X Juice Jolt

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-amber hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation visible throughout the glass. The head forms quickly and holds with fine, persistent lacing that clings to the sides. A vibrant, inviting pour that speaks to the beer's fresh, fruit-forward character.

golden-amberclearfine lacingeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive orange and tangerine citrus, immediately followed by mango and tropical fruit punch. Beneath the fruit-driven profile sits a faint candy-like sweetness with subtle herbal undertones from the noble hops. Natural fruit flavors and oats create a rounded, approachable aromatic impression.

citrus-forwardmango and tropicalcandy sweetnessherbal undertone

◐ Taste

The palate leads with zesty orange and tangerine citrus, evolving into stone fruit complexity of mango, pineapple, and apricot across the mid-palate. Despite the robust hop blend and elevated ABV, bitterness remains restrained at just 20 IBU, allowing the fruit and sweetness to dominate. The oats contribute a soft, juicy mouthfeel that carries these flavors through cleanly.

citrus-drivenstone fruit layersminimal bitternessjuicy mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with residual citrus and tropical notes lingering gently on the palate. A subtle sweetness persists without becoming cloying, and the 9.5% ABV warms slightly without dominating the close.

clean finishcitrus persistencemoderate warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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.

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