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Seismic Sue

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Mango, orange and pineapple lead this triple IPA, hop-forward with a bite, and a grapefruit aroma rounds off the finish. Citra is the featured hop. At 9.8% ABV it sits a full step above King Sue's 8.2%. The U.S. Open Beer Championship gave it Gold in 2023 and Bronze in 2025, both in the Triple IPA category.

ABV
9.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper

AWARDS

Bronze · 2025
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Triple IPA
Gold · 2023
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Triple IPA
★Bronze — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Triple IPA)
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Triple IPA)
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 Seismic Sue

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with a hazy, clouded body that catches the light with an inviting glow. The thick, persistent head forms dense lacing that clings to the glass walls with each sip. Vigorous carbonation rises steadily through the body, maintaining visual liveliness throughout.

golden-amberhazy and opaquedense lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright, layered tropical fruit — mango and pineapple lead, followed by juicy orange notes that meld into a pronounced grapefruit backdrop. Citra hops deliver a distinctive citrus punch with subtle resinous and piney undertones. The alcohol sits warmly beneath, adding complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

mango and pineapplegrapefruit, citrus-forwardCitra hop characterpiney, resinous edge

◐ Taste

The palate enters with substantial hop bitterness and vigorous citrus intensity that immediately engages the taste receptors. Mid-palate develops layers of orange and tropical fruit, balanced by the assertive IBU load of 90, which creates a drying, mouth-gripping sensation. The 9.8% ABV reveals itself as gentle warmth rather than harsh alcohol, supporting the bold hop profile without dominating the finish.

aggressive hop bitternessorange, tropical fruit complexityfull-bodied and assertivewarming alcohol presence

◑ Finish

A long, lingering finish dominated by grapefruit and citrus zest leaves the palate clean yet distinctly dry. Resinous and piney notes persist into the aftertaste, gradually fading into a bitter, satisfying conclusion.

dry, lingering aftertastecitrus and resin persistence
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
90
Taste
88
Appearance
87
Finish
85
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 Triple IPA

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What is a Triple 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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