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The Don

Verdant Brewing Co Ltd
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🌍 United Kingdom · Triple IPA · One of 8 Triple IPAs in hopIQ

The Don is a Triple IPA from Verdant Brewing Co, based in Penryn, Cornwall, UK — a Cornish craft brewery renowned for pushing hop-forward brewing to its limits. It pours a hazy, deep golden amber with a soft, pillowy white head. The aroma is intensely tropical and resinous, bursting with mango, papaya, and ripe citrus alongside a distinct pine and dank earthiness. On the palate, The Don delivers a luscious, full-bodied wave of juicy fruit, balanced by a firm but not aggressive bitterness. Despite its formidable strength, it remains dangerously smooth and drinkable. The finish lingers long, warm, and resinous — a bold, commanding beer that lives up to its assertive name.

ABV
10%
IBU
90
SRM
amber10

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

tropical
100%
hoppy
100%
earthy
60%
fruity
60%
full-bodied
60%
piney
60%
citrusy
60%
bitter
60%
smooth
60%
boozy
30%
orange
30%

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About Triple IPA

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What is a Triple 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 The Don

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.

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