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DDH King Sue

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Mango, orange and pineapple, the flavors Citra gives King Sue, return here with a double dry-hop for even more flavor in each can. This version lists 7.8% ABV and 50 IBU, a notch under the 8.2% of the regular King Sue, with Citra as the featured hop. It comes from Toppling Goliath, founded in Decorah, Iowa, in 2009.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DDH King Sue

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head builds quickly and maintains a tight, creamy collar with strong lacing down the glass. Light catches the beer with warmth and translucence typical of the style.

golden-amberbrilliant claritytight head retentionfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant Citra hop character: ripe mango, candied orange, and bright pineapple dominate, layered over subtle stone fruit notes. The double dry-hop application intensifies these tropical aromatics without harshness. A clean malt base and restrained yeast character allow the citrus notes to occupy center stage.

ripe mangocandied orangebright pineapplecitrus-forwardclean Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

Citrus and tropical fruit flavors carry through seamlessly from the aroma into a balanced, full-bodied palate. The mango, orange, and pineapple notes integrate with soft caramel malt sweetness; moderate bitterness (50 IBU) arrives mid-palate without overwhelming the hop-driven fruitiness. The finish remains crisp and refreshing despite the 7.8% ABV.

citrus-driventropical fruitbalanced sweetnessmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste lingers with residual orange and pineapple notes, gradually tapering to a clean, dry conclusion. The moderate IBU level ensures a measured, non-astringent exit.

clean dry finishlingering citrus
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
86
Finish
80
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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