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Sundae Scoops

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Orange sherbet, mango shaved ice, ice-cold slices of honeydew and strawberry frappes swirl up from Citra and Huell Melon hops, and mellow notes of homemade vanilla ice cream follow. This Double IPA is conditioned on mounds of Madagascar vanilla beans shortly before packaging, complementing a creamy body. It is brewed to 7.8% ABV.

ABV
7.8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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
vanillafruitycitrusy
vanilla
fruity
citrusy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange and grapefruit from the Citra hops—layered beneath creamy vanilla from Madagascar vanilla bean conditioning.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sundae Scoops

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with a soft, hazy veil throughout, characteristic of the style. The head rises quickly with fine, persistent foam that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation appears lively, with steady streams of tiny bubbles rising through the cloudy body.

pale goldenhazypersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—orange and grapefruit from the Citra hops—layered beneath creamy vanilla from Madagascar vanilla bean conditioning. Tropical stone fruit and honeydew melon emerge in the mid-range, while a subtle floral character provides balance. The overall impression is dessert-like and inviting, with no harsh hop bite on the nose.

bright citrusvanillatropical meloncreamy

◐ Taste

The palate is full and smooth, opening with vanilla custard and orange sherbet notes that coat the mouth pleasantly. Tropical fruit—mango and strawberry—arrives mid-palate with juicy, refreshing character, supported by the honeydew sweetness. Moderate hop bitterness (50 IBU) surfaces gently on the finish without dominating, allowing the creamy, sweet backbone to remain the focal point.

vanilla custardtropical fruitbalanced bitternessjuicy

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and lingering, with vanilla and citrus notes fading gracefully into a faintly sweet aftertaste. No harsh astringency or lingering harshness; instead, a creamy mouthfeel persists, inviting another sip.

smoothcreamy aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
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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About Hazy IPA

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What is a Hazy 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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