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Thermal Shock

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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.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
clean
resinous
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced pine and resinous hop character from Target and Jester, followed by zesty citrus and grapefruit notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thermal Shock

◎ Appearance

Thermal Shock presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The carbonation is crisp and well-integrated, creating a vibrant visual presence that signals the fresh, lively character within.

golden, brightclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced pine and resinous hop character from Target and Jester, followed by zesty citrus and grapefruit notes. Chinook adds depth and bold hop complexity, while the Cornish Gold malt base contributes a clean, understated sweetness that allows the aromatic hops to remain front and center.

pine, resinouszesty citrus, grapefruitbold hop characterclean malt

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and clean, with immediate citrus and piney hop flavors building across the mid-palate. A moderate bitter finish from the 55 IBUs provides structure and balance without overwhelming the light, refreshing body, while the malt base remains restrained and supportive throughout.

citrus-forwardpiney, herbalmoderate bitternesslight, smooth-drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness fading steadily into a crisp aftertaste. The low ABV and balanced fermentation profile ensure no warming or astringency, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry, crisplingering hop bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
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 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

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