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Fire, Skulls & Money

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Mango, guava and white grape lead the aroma of this double IPA, followed by a heavy tropical fruit taste and a very faint bitterness. Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy and Nelson hops go into it at 7.8% ABV. The brewery pitches it as a rich DIPA for those with wanderlust in their eyes, with its hops on a journey to the bottom of the glass.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
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 Fire, Skulls & Money

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with slight haze, characteristic of the style. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with moderate retention, creating fine lacing on the sidewall. Carbonation is brisk and visible throughout.

pale goldenlightly hazymoderate lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant stone fruit notes—ripe mango and guava—joined by white grape and citrus. The hop blend (Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy, Nelson) delivers layered tropical aromatics without sharp resinous character. Malt remains subtle, allowing the hops to dominate.

mango, guavawhite grapetropical fruitclean Noble hop base

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full tropical fruit expression—juicy mango and guava carry through the mid-palate with sustained intensity. Bitterness integrates gently rather than asserting itself; the finish is dry but balanced. Alcohol warmth is barely detectable at 7.8% ABV, keeping the beer approachable despite its richness.

juicy tropicalsoft bitternessdry finishwarming alcohol

◑ Finish

A medium-length finish with lingering tropical fruit notes and a gentle hop bite that fades gradually. No astringency or harshness; the aftertaste remains clean and fruit-forward.

medium-lengthclean aftertastetropical fade
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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About Double IPA

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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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