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Simulation

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Bucketloads of lime, passionfruit, grapefruit and pine, with delicate grassy notes and a satisfying allium quality that tempers the fruitiness. Simulation is an 8.0% DIPA built on a Citra trifecta, supported by Simcoe and a smattering of Galaxy. Everything comes into balance.

ABV
8%
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
citrusyhoppypiney
citrusy
hoppy
piney
fruity
grassy
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with generous citrus volatility—lime zest and pink grapefruit dominate, supported by lush passionfruit and stone fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Simulation

◎ Appearance

Simulation presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, translucent character. The head forms with moderate density and retains a fine layer of white foam, leaving thin trails of lacing down the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visible, with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the body.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with generous citrus volatility—lime zest and pink grapefruit dominate, supported by lush passionfruit and stone fruit undertones. A resinous pine note weaves through the top, with delicate grassy herbal whispers and a subtle vegetal character that suggests fresh-cut herbs. The overall aromatic profile balances fruit-forward hop expression with measured botanical restraint.

lime, grapefruitpassionfruitpine resinherbal grassiness

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and citric, with lime and grapefruit taking the lead on the palate. Mid-palate fills with fruit depth—tropical passionfruit and subtle stone fruit—while pine resin and grassy notes create structure and complexity without harsh edges. Bitterness arrives measured and clean at 80 IBU, supporting rather than dominating, with an allium-like quality that tempers the fruit sweetness and adds savory balance.

citrus-forwardtropical fruitpineybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading with lingering citrus and a gently drying resinous quality. Residual fruit notes persist on the aftertaste without becoming cloying, leaving a clean, refreshing conclusion.

citrus fadedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
79
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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