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Cyber Sue

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Tropical fruit notes burst from this IPA, with mango, pineapple and fresh tangerine in the aroma. Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe share the hop work, and the brewery frames the beer as a battle against boring IPAs. At 7.2% ABV, it took second place in the IPA category at the 2025 Great International Beer & Cider Competition.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Silver · 2025
Great International Beer & Cider Competition
IPA
★Silver — Great International Beer & Cider Competition (IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
citrusy
peach
Aroma
The nose bursts with tropical fruit character, leading with ripe mango and fresh pineapple alongside bright tangerine zest.
also:clean
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cyber Sue

◎ Appearance

Cyber Sue presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a crisp white head that clings persistently to the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily through the body. Lacing adheres cleanly to the walls, indicating good foam stability and a well-balanced malt and protein structure.

golden, brightpersistent white headfine carbonationclean lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose bursts with tropical fruit character, leading with ripe mango and fresh pineapple alongside bright tangerine zest. Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops layer seamlessly, adding subtle citrus peel and stone fruit notes that remain vibrant without aggressive resin. The underlying Malz foundation is clean and neutral, allowing the hop aromatics to dominate without floral or grassy edges.

mango, pineapple, tangerineCitra, Mosaic, Simcoebright citrus peelclean, hop-forward

◐ Taste

Entry is full and juicy, with tropical stone fruit and citrus flooding the palate immediately. The mid-palate develops a pleasant bittering character that sits comfortably at 60 IBU, neither sharp nor lingering, while maintaining excellent balance between sweetness and hop intensity. Finish is clean and dry, with a measured bitterness that fades to a bright citrus memory without harsh astringency.

juicy mango, pineapplebalanced bitterness60 IBU, well-integrateddry, clean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with hoppy bitterness tapering gracefully over several seconds. Lingering citrus and tropical notes echo on the palate, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

crisp, drylingering citrusrefreshing aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
92
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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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