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Straight Outta The Laboratory

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Straight Outta The Laboratory builds on the grain bill of Straight Outta Middletown, with a larger share of Citra and the brewery's later hop process. At 10.2 % it pours a hazy, bright tangerine and smells of freshly squeezed citrus, lime and grapefruit with a strong tropical note. The flavour brings orange juice, mango smoothie and dank grass; it is resinous and chewy, and a touch of residual sweetness is balanced by a soft bitterness.

ABV
10.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusyresinoustropical
citrusy
resinous
tropical
hoppy
orange
dank
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus—lime and grapefruit—accompanied by a pronounced tropical fruit character.
also:grassy,juicy
not found:piney,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Straight Outta The Laboratory

◎ Appearance

Pours a hazy, bright tangerine with excellent turbidity that catches the light. The head is substantial and retains well, leaving fine lacing along the glass. The carbonation is visible and lively, appropriate to the style's assertive character.

hazy tangerinebright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus—lime and grapefruit—accompanied by a pronounced tropical fruit character. Beneath the hop-forward profile lies a resinous layer that suggests the brewery's deliberate late addition process. The malt backdrop remains restrained, allowing the Citra hop variety to dominate.

fresh citrustropical fruitresinouslime and grapefruit

◐ Taste

Entry delivers orange juice and mango smoothie notes with a chewy, full-bodied presence. The mid-palate balances dank grass and resinous bitterness against a subtle residual sweetness that prevents harshness. At 10.2% ABV, the alcohol integrates smoothly without heat or burning sensation.

citrus juicetropical mangodank grasssoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and drying, with lingering resinous and grassy notes that fade gradually. A gentle warming from the alcohol carries through to the aftertaste without astringency.

medium-lengthresinous fadedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
76
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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