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Blue Hill Ave

Trillium Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 128 Double IPAs in hopIQ

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
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
piney
tropical
hoppy
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
Fermentation & yeast
cleanfruity
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blue Hill Ave

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Blue Hill Ave

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, hazy, peach character as Blue Hill Ave will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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