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Mango Axe Man

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Mango Axe Man takes the already intense tropical fruit, berry and citrus profile of Axe Man and amplifies it with a mango addition. It is a 7.2% IPA in a hazy light colour, hopped with Citra and Mosaic and bittered only with Warrior. Brewed at 16 degrees Plato from 2-row, Carafoam and acidulated malt, with moderate bitterness.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruitycitrusy
tropical
fruity
citrusy
berry
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose is led by ripe mango and stone fruit, immediately present and inviting.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mango Axe Man

◎ Appearance

Hazy pale gold with a bright, translucent quality characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and displays good retention, clinging to the glass rim with fine, pillowy foam. Moderate carbonation creates a gentle cascade within the body.

pale goldhazy, brightfine foamwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is led by ripe mango and stone fruit, immediately present and inviting. Citra and Mosaic hops contribute layers of citrus zest, white grapefruit, and subtle berry notes beneath. A clean, fermented base allows these fruit and hop aromatics to dominate without floral or estery interference.

ripe mangocitrus zeststone fruitberry undertones

◐ Taste

The entry is juicy and fruit-forward, with mango pulp character and bright citrus notes positioning themselves immediately on the palate. Mid-palate reveals a balance of tropical fruit sweetness and moderate bitterness from Warrior, kept restrained at 60 IBU. Finish develops a gentle drying quality without harsh edges.

juicy tropicalmango-forwardmoderate bitternessclean drying

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with lingering mango and citrus notes fading gradually into a dry, slightly hoppy conclusion. Bitterness remains in check, allowing fruit to have the final word.

fruit-drivendry, lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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 Fruited IPA

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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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