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Tropical High

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Mango, stone fruit, lime, pine and pear come off a double dry hop of Mosaic, Citra, El Dorado and Azacca in this juicy, hazy IPA, a refreshing oasis in the pursuit of haziness. Wheat and oats in the grist plus a low perceived bitterness give it a creamy mouthfeel, at 6.2% ABV. The brewery lists 45 IBU; it belongs to the year-round lineup.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical High

◎ Appearance

Tropical High presents a hazy, golden-yellow body with moderate cloudiness from suspended yeast and grain proteins. A soft, cream-colored head forms with moderate retention and fine lacing around the glass. Bright carbonation creates a gentle foam structure typical of the Hazy IPA style.

golden-yellowhazy, yeast-forwardsoft headmoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe mango and stone fruit notes, followed by bright lime and subtle pine resinousness from the four-hop blend. Wheat and oat character contribute a light, bready undertone that balances the tropical fruit aromatics. The bouquet is inviting and refreshing without aggressive hop intensity.

tropical fruitlime, citruspine notesbready grain

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and juicy, with mango and pear flavors developing immediately on the mid-palate alongside subtle stone fruit. The creamy mouthfeel, enhanced by wheat and oats in the grain bill, masks the low perceived bitterness; at 45 IBU, pine and herbal hop character emerge gently rather than assertively. Finish is clean and moderately dry.

juicy, ripe fruitcreamy bodyrestrained bitternesshop-forward finish

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with lingering tropical and citrus notes fading smoothly. A subtle pine dryness and gentle hop bitterness persist without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed.

medium dryfruity aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
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 Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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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