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Sun King Galaxy High DIPA

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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 86 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Sun King's big showcase DIPA single-hopped with Galaxy. Passionfruit, peach and citrus in a full-bodied, tropical frame — deceptively smooth for its strength. Galaxy High shows that Indianapolis craft can go toe-to-toe with the coasts.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

tropical
100%
hoppy
100%
peach
60%
fruity
60%
full-bodied
60%
citrusy
60%
smooth
60%
clean
30%
refreshing
30%
bitter
30%
boozy
30%
orange
30%
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About Double IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Sun King Galaxy High DIPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sun King Galaxy High DIPA

Appearance

Bright golden yellow with excellent clarity and a fine white head that dissipates to a thin lacing. Lively carbonation creates visible effervescence throughout the glass. The pale hue is characteristic of a well-crafted DIPA built around a single noble hop variety.

bright goldenclearwhite headeffervescent

Aroma

Vibrant tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with prominent Galaxy hop character expressing passionfruit and stone fruit notes. Secondary citrus and subtle pine undertones complement the fruit-forward profile without any harsh resinous edge. Clean malt backbone allows the hop character to shine without competing notes.

passionfruittropicalcitrusstone fruit

Taste

The palate opens with bold citrus and tropical fruit from Galaxy hops, transitioning to a resinous mid-palate with grapefruit and peach notes. Moderate bitterness (75 IBU) is well-integrated and balanced against the full body, never becoming harsh or astringent. Clean finish suggests excellent brewing technique for a beer of this strength.

citrus-forwardresinousbalanced bittertropical fruit

Finish

Clean and crisp finish with lingering hop bitterness and subtle pine character that doesn't overstay its welcome. The 8.8% ABV remains imperceptible, making this deceptively drinkable for a DIPA.

cleancrispdrylingering bitter
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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