Assertively bitter and dry.
The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Mass Ave
◎ Appearance
Mass Ave presents a luminous, deep straw-yellow hue with a hazy, turbid clarity that catches light beautifully. The beer displays a full, creamy head with fine foam structure that clings to the glass. The suspension of yeast creates a veil-like appearance characteristic of the style, while lively carbonation animates the body.
◌ Aroma
The dry-hop profile from Mosaic dominates the nose with unmistakable tropical and citrus notes. Aromas of juicy pineapple rings, dried mango, pulpy orange juice, and grapefruit zest layer together in a complex, fruit-forward bouquet. A subtle herbal undertone of fresh-cut grass emerges beneath the fruity intensity.
◐ Taste
The palate enters soft and full-bodied, with the fruit character carrying cleanly across a juicy mid-section that echoes the aromatic profile. Citrus and tropical stone fruit persist through the center, building gentle structure without harshness. The bitterness arrives restrained and well-integrated, finishing with a dry, grassy bite that balances the initial sweetness.
◑ Finish
The finish unfolds with a gentle sweetness that quickly transitions to a clean, dry expression. Fresh-cut grass bitterness lingers with persistence, leaving the palate crisp and refreshed without any harsh mineral or astringent qualities.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Mass 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 Mass 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 hazy, tropical, citrusy character as Mass Ave will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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