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Blue Hill Ave

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Golden yellow and hazy, this double IPA opens with a swell of citrus. The aroma layers tangelo, grapefruit and lemon zest, then shifts toward preserved peach, pine needles and a whisper of tropical fruit. Medium-bodied with a fluffy, almost weightless mouthfeel, it carries the flavours through cleanly before finishing semi-dry with mild, balanced bitterness. A beer for the late afternoon, when you want complexity without the alcohol heat.

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
citrusypeachpiney
citrusy
peach
piney
clean
tropical
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with a bright wave of citrus oils—tangelo, grapefruit, and lemon zest predominate.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Hill Ave

◎ Appearance

Golden yellow with pronounced haziness, the result of suspended yeast and hop material. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness without aggressive fizz.

golden yellowhazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a bright wave of citrus oils—tangelo, grapefruit, and lemon zest predominate. As the beer warms, the character shifts toward preserved stone fruit (peach), coniferous resin (pine), and a subtle undertone of tropical fruit. The overall impression is layered and clean, with no harsh solvent notes or oxidation.

citrus, grapefruit, lemon zestpeach, stone fruitpine resintropical fruit notes

◐ Taste

The palate enters with citrus intensity that mirrors the aroma, then broadens into a medium body with remarkable softness for its alcohol level. Peach and pine carry through the mid-palate with definition and clarity. Bitterness arrives measured and balanced, settling into a semi-dry finish without astringency or harsh grip.

citrus-forwardmedium bodysoft mouthfeelbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish tapers cleanly with lingering citrus and a mild, pleasant bitterness that fades without drying the palate. Aftertaste remains fresh and slightly herbaceous, inviting the next sip.

semi-dryclean fademild bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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 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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