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Leap Beer

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

Leap arrives in a warm, light straw hue beneath a dense, enticing haze—the visual signature of aggressive hop work. The first impression is astonishingly soft, yet the aromatics explode across the palate: a saturated tropical bouquet of mango nectar, pineapple juice, and papaya that floods the nose with mouth-watering intensity. The body carries a creamy mouthfeel that buffers the focused bitterness, preventing harshness and letting the hop character lead. At 8.6%, this double dry-hopped Double IPA drinks warmer than its alcohol suggests, making it ideal for extended tasting in the evening—a beer where softness and aggression coexist without contradiction.

ABV
8.6%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus 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
tropical
hoppy
juicy
citrusy
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Leap Beer

Appearance

Leap presents a warm, light straw color beneath a dense, persistent haze—the visual hallmark of aggressive dry-hopping. The thick, creamy head clings to the glass with visible lacing, while the suspended haze diffuses light throughout the body. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, pillowy presentation rather than sharp effervescence.

light strawdense hazecreamy headsoft carbonation

Aroma

The nose erupts with saturated tropical aromatics: prominent mango nectar and pineapple juice dominate, supported by papaya and subtle stone fruit. This hop-driven bouquet carries mouth-watering intensity without harsh resinous or herbal edges. Secondary notes of citrus pith emerge on closer inspection, while a whisper of sweet malt provides grounding without competing.

tropical fruitmango, pineapple, papayajuicy hop aromaticscitrus pith

Taste

Entry is remarkably soft and creamy, with tropical fruit flavors mirroring the aroma—mango and pineapple lead the palate. The mid-palate maintains this fruit-forward character while a focused, controlled bitterness emerges, preventing any harshness and preserving drinkability. The creamy mouthfeel buffers the 8.6% alcohol, allowing hop character to remain the focal point throughout.

tropical, juicycreamy bodyrestrained bitternesssmooth progression

Finish

The finish holds medium length with lingering tropical fruit and a gentle bitter note that fades cleanly. Aftertaste remains pleasantly dry without astringency, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

medium finishclean fadetropical echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Leap Beer

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 Leap Beer

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 tropical, hazy, creamy character as Leap Beer will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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