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Jaipur X & A Whole Lot of Faith

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Juicy stone fruit, grapefruit and pineapple leap from the can, followed by ferocious citrus, papaya and mango flavours and a rich, luxurious mouthfeel. This is Thornbridge's second collaboration with Northern Monk, fusing the two breweries' flagship beers, and bigger than the first. It pours a glowing hazy gold.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
juicytropicalcitrusy
juicy
tropical
citrusy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
Stone fruit and citrus dominate the nose immediately—juicy peach and apricot mingle with bright grapefruit zest.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Jaipur X & A Whole Lot of Faith

◎ Appearance

A glowing hazy gold pours with fine, diffuse cloudiness throughout the body. The head builds to a finger's width and clings to the glass with solid retention, leaving delicate lacing on each sip. Carbonation sits at a moderate level, creating a gentle effervescence beneath the haze.

glowing hazy goldfine cloudinesspersistent head

◌ Aroma

Stone fruit and citrus dominate the nose immediately—juicy peach and apricot mingle with bright grapefruit zest. Tropical notes of pineapple and papaya emerge as the beer warms, underpinned by a subtle herbal hop character. The malt base remains restrained, allowing the hop-driven aromatics to take full command.

stone fruitgrapefruit zesttropicalherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold citrus and stone fruit intensity, followed by waves of mango and papaya that feel rich and full-bodied. Ferocious bittering builds through the mid-palate without harshness, integrating cleanly with the luxurious mouthfeel. The 8.4% ABV remains hidden, allowing fruit and bitter balance to drive the profile.

citrus forwardmango, papayaintegrated bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish extends with lingering citrus and stone fruit notes, carried by a firm but refined bitterness that fades gradually. Clean and dry, with no cloying sweetness or harsh edges.

dry finishlingering citrusrefined bitterness
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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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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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