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Tropical grapefruit and juicy blackcurrant lead, with lemony hop aroma, deep malty sweetness, a smooth, warming body and a crisp finish. Centennial, Citra and Cascade hops are packed onto Maris Otter, and the beer pours burnished gold at 7.2%. The punchier sibling of Proper Job was crowned Champion Bottled Beer of Britain in 2017.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter70 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2015
SIBA Indie Beer Awards
National Beer Competition – Supreme Champion
Gold · 2016
SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West)
Cask – Premium Strong Beers (6% abv and over); Overall Champion of the Cask Competition
Gold · 2017
Champion Bottled Beer of Britain
Bronze · 2019
International Brewing Awards
Country Winner · 2022
World Beer Awards
United Kingdom – Imperial/Double IPA
Gold · 2022
World Beer Awards
Imperial/Double IPA
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (National Beer Competition – Supreme Champion)
★Gold — SIBA Indie Beer Awards (regional, South West) (Cask – Premium Strong Beers (6% abv and over); Overall Champion of the Cask Competition)
★Gold — Champion Bottled Beer of Britain
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppycitrusy
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
malty
fruity
juicy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced tropical and citrus notes, where ripe grapefruit and juicy blackcurrant dominate alongside a distinctly lemony hop character.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Job

◎ Appearance

Big Job pours a burnished gold with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. The head forms dense and substantial, with strong lacing that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is vigorous but well-integrated, giving the beer a lively, refined presentation.

burnished goldclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced tropical and citrus notes, where ripe grapefruit and juicy blackcurrant dominate alongside a distinctly lemony hop character. Beneath these bright aromatics lies a deep, supporting malty foundation that adds richness without overwhelming the fresh hop expression. The Centennial, Citra, and Cascade varieties layer complexity with their characteristic piney and herbal undertones.

tropical fruitcitrus peellemony hopsmalty depth

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a juicy, fruit-forward entry where tropical and citrus flavors take centre stage, supported by the assertive bitterness of noble hop varieties. The mid-palate reveals a smooth, warming body underpinned by deep malty sweetness that balances the crisp hop bitterness without becoming cloying. The interplay between fruity, citric notes and controlled bitterness (70 IBU) creates a well-structured and engaging flavor profile.

juicy tropicalcitric bitternessmalty sweetnesssmooth warming

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the hop bitterness fading gracefully rather than lingering harshly. A gentle warmth from the 7.2% ABV persists in the background, leaving a dry, refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip.

crispdry finish
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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