Dry and firmly bitter.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Stingray
◎ Appearance
Stingray presents a hazy golden hue with a soft, diffuse quality from suspended yeast and proteins. The head forms with modest retention, settling into a light foam that clings to the glass in delicate patches. Bright carbonation animates the pour, creating a full and slightly turbid body that masks the beer's true strength.
◌ Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit — stone fruits of nectarine and peach emerge alongside bright, zesty citrus notes. A subtle pine resin character develops in the background, grounded by the leafy, herbal undertones typical of Simcoe and Mosaic. The blend of four noble hops creates a complex, layered bouquet that remains fresh and inviting.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with tropical and citrus character that flows seamlessly into softer stone-fruit sweetness mid-sip. The full body carries the hop-forward profile with a rounded mouthfeel that downplays the 7.9% alcohol content. Toward the finish, a sticky, pithy bitterness emerges and builds, anchoring the sweetness with a drying, resinous edge.
◑ Finish
The finish extends with lingering pithy bitterness that clings to the palate well after the swallow. A dry, resinous character persists, leaving an herbal and slightly astringent aftertaste.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Stingray
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.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Food Pairing
What to eat with Stingray
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
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same flavor character as Stingray will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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