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Tiki Torture

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Pineapple and hints of coconut define this citrus ale, brewed together with Xul Beer Co. The brewery tells it as two teams joining forces under the cloak of night, with a nod to the dark lord of sours. At 5.2% ABV it matches Citrus Sue in strength. Toppling Goliath, the Iowa partner of the collaboration, was founded in Decorah in 2009.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalcitrusyfruity
tropical
citrusy
fruity
clean
hoppy
malty
Aroma
Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromas dominate, with pronounced pineapple and subtle coconut notes leading the bouquet.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tiki Torture

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a light amber tint, reflecting the beer's modest 8 SRM. The clarity is clean and bright, with fine carbonation rising steadily through the glass. Head retention is moderate, leaving delicate lacing on the glass as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine carbonationmoderate head

◌ Aroma

Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit aromas dominate, with pronounced pineapple and subtle coconut notes leading the bouquet. Gentle noble hop character provides an herbal undertone, while clean fermentation allows the adjuncts to shine without interference. The nose is fresh and inviting, with no phenolic or solvent notes.

pineapplecoconutherbal hopsclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors that echo the aroma, building through the mid-palate with a balanced malty backbone. Moderate bitterness from noble Edelhopfen sits comfortably at 35 IBU, providing structure without harshness. The beer remains crisp and refreshing throughout, with a light body that suits the low 5.2% ABV.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitbalanced bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with residual tropical notes fading gradually into a gentle herbal bitterness. The aftertaste remains refreshing rather than lingering, inviting another sip.

dry finishherbal aftertasterefreshing
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

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

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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