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Tin Roof Voodoo Bengal Pale Ale

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Baton Rouge's LSU tailgate beer — citrus and tropical hop character in a clean, refreshing frame. Named for Mike the Tiger, LSU's famous live mascot. Voodoo Bengal is the beer of Purple and Gold Saturdays: the craft pint for Death Valley.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
fruity
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with tropical fruit character suggesting mango and stone fruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tin Roof Voodoo Bengal Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. A white head forms with moderate retention, leaving fine lacing on the glass as you drink. The beer presents a clean, inviting appearance typical of the American Pale Ale style.

pale goldbright and clearcrisp carbonationmoderate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—grapefruit and lemon zest—layered with tropical fruit character suggesting mango and stone fruit. A light, clean malt backbone provides gentle sweetness without dominating. The hop-forward profile is fresh and aromatic, with minimal yeast or ester contribution.

citrus peeltropical fruithop-forwardclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors taking the lead on the mid-palate. Tropical fruit notes complement the hop bitterness, which registers at a moderate 38 IBU—present but not aggressive. The finish remains clean and dry, with a light malt sweetness balancing the hop character throughout.

citrus-forwardtropical notesbalanced bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is short to medium, fading cleanly with lingering hop bitterness and a hint of citrus. No astringency or harsh edges remain.

clean fadesubtle hop bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About American Pale Ale

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What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

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