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Swish

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A world-renowned double IPA brewed with golden promise malt and Maine wheat, hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe. A pungent, big beer that feels surprisingly light in the mouth and avoids any unpleasant bitterness.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyfruity
hoppy
citrusy
fruity
tropical
clean
wheat
Aroma
The nose is assertive and layered, dominated by pungent citrus notes—bright lemon and orange zest—with distinct tropical fruit character from the Mosaic and Citra hops.
also:malty,orange
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Swish

◎ Appearance

Swish presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and well-integrated, creating a lively visual impression that belies the beer's substantial 8% ABV. Lacing clings to the glass in delicate bands.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is assertive and layered, dominated by pungent citrus notes—bright lemon and orange zest—with distinct tropical fruit character from the Mosaic and Citra hops. Beneath the hop-forward profile, soft wheat and light Malz notes provide subtle grounding without obscuring the aromatic intensity. A clean, resinous quality keeps the impression fresh and inviting.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitresinous hop characterclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with direct citrus and tropical fruit, seamlessly transitioning into a moderately firm bitterness that remains balanced rather than harsh. The wheat and golden promise Malz contribute a light, almost delicate body that allows the hop flavors to dominate without becoming cloying. The finish is dry and lingering, with the bitterness slowly fading into a clean aftertaste.

hop-drivencitrus dominantbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with citrus and resinous hop notes persisting on the palate. A pleasant refreshing quality emerges as the bitterness recedes, leaving no harsh edges.

drycitrus lingeringrefreshing
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
87
Finish
84
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 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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