Thermal Shock
Bright, aromatic and hop-forward yet light, this Cold IPA brings pine, zesty citrus and grapefruit from English Target and Jester, with a touch of Chinook adding bold hop character. A clean, crisp Cornish Gold malt base lets the hops shine, and cooler fermentation with a clean-fermenting yeast keeps it fresh, vibrant and seriously easy drinking at 4.5%. A collaboration with Buxton Brewery of Derbyshire.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Thermal Shock
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.
About Cold IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Cold 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 Cold IPA
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, citrusy character as Thermal Shock will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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