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Intense tropical fruit, think mango and pineapple, drives this Hazy Double IPA. It is hotside-hopped with El Dorado and Mosaic specialty products, then dry hopped with more El Dorado and Mosaic, a touch of Rakau and a finish of Nelson Bliss. The name nods to the Lord of the Bines. 8% ABV, barley and oat malt, brewed in Lübeck.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
juicy
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, supported by subtle citrus lift from the Rakau.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Sect

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-orange in the glass with a pale, fluffy head that disperses slowly. The cloudiness from the oat malt and yeast suspension creates a soft, diffuse appearance. Moderate carbonation produces fine bubbles that rise steadily through the turbid body.

golden-orangehazy from yeastsoft foambright cloudiness

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive tropical stone fruit—ripe mango and pineapple dominate, supported by subtle citrus lift from the Rakau. Resinous undertones from El Dorado and Mosaic emerge as the beer warms, layered with a touch of grass and herbal spice. Nelson Bliss adds a gentle floral brightness that frames the entire profile without overwhelming the fruit.

mango, pineappleresinous hopsherbal spicefloral finish

◐ Taste

The palate opens juicy and full, with tropical fruit flavors carrying through cleanly on entry. Mid-palate develops a measured resinous bitterness that balances the stone fruit sweetness, creating tension rather than dominance. The oat malt provides a soft, rounded body that prevents harshness, while the 65 IBU contributes structure without drying out the finish.

juicy fruitbalanced bitternesssmooth bodytropical notes

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with lingering pineapple and a subtle leafy dryness. The resinous quality persists in the aftertaste without becoming astringent or fatiguing.

resinous fadetropical aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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 Hazy Double IPA

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What is a Hazy 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.

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