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DDH Glow

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Sweet red grapefruit builds on passionfruit tang and mandarin, with nuanced tropical notes and a delicate dankness. DDH Glow is the double dry hopped edition of Track's all-Citra DIPA, at 8.2%. It takes the Citra from Carpenter Ranches up another level. The striking expression of Carpenter Ranches' Citra hops is taken up another level.

ABV
8.2%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusytropicalhoppy
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
fruity
dank
tart
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced sweet red grapefruit backed by tangy passionfruit and mandarin zest.
also:juicy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for DDH Glow

◎ Appearance

DDH Glow presents a luminous golden-amber hue with bright clarity, reflecting its moderate SRM of 9. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass with fine lacing. Effervescence is brisk and well-integrated, creating a dynamic visual presence in the glass.

golden-amberbright claritypersistent head lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced sweet red grapefruit backed by tangy passionfruit and mandarin zest. Underlying tropical stone-fruit notes emerge, layered with subtle resinous dankness from the double dry-hopped Citra. The aromatic profile is both bright and nuanced, inviting repeated inhalation.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitresinousbright and complex

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy grapefruit sweetness and mandarin character, followed by a wave of tropical and stone-fruit complexity. Mid-palate bitterness is measured at 80 IBU—present but not harsh—supporting the hop expression without overwhelming the fruit. The finish balances residual sweetness against a tart, gently dank fade.

citrus-sweet entrytropical mid-palatemeasured bitternesstart fade

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with grapefruit and passionfruit persisting alongside a subtle resiny dankness. Bitterness lingers without harshness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

moderate lengthcitrus-tart aftertastebalanced bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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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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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