Assertively bitter and dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Comm Ave
◎ Appearance
Comm Ave presents a glowing, opaque golden hue that immediately signals its juicy character. The beer sits hazy with suspended yeast and grain matter, lending a soft, diffuse appearance. Carbonation is brisk and visible, with a creamy head that holds with gentle persistence.
◌ Aroma
The nose opens with bright, preserved stone fruit—Cara Cara orange, peach, and clementine layer into something reminiscent of fruit preserve coming alive. Noble hops underpin the fruit expression with gentle citral notes, while soft grain sweetness rounds the base. There is no sharp resinous bite; instead, the aromatic profile remains inviting and fruit-forward.
◐ Taste
The palate drinks lively and soft, with the 8.2% alcohol completely integrated and unobtrusive. Juicy citrus and stone fruit dominate the mid-palate, supported by a creamy mouthfeel and subtle wheat character. Bitterness arrives as a balancing counterpoint rather than an assertive force, allowing the fruit and smoothness to command the drinking experience.
◑ Finish
The finish lingers with mild bitterness and residual fruit sweetness, neither sharp nor abrupt. A soft dryness emerges, leaving the palate refreshed without astringency.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Comm Ave
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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 Comm 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 juicy, peach, smooth-drinking character as Comm Ave will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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