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Mass Ave

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

Mass Ave pours hazy and luminous, a deep straw yellow that catches the light. The dry-hop profile from Mosaic is unmistakable: tropical and citrus aromas unfold across juicy pineapple rings, dried mango, pulpy orange juice, and grapefruit zest. Medium-bodied with a soft, mouth-coating texture that carries the fruit character through cleanly. The finish is where the beer finds balance—a gentle kiss of sweetness gives way to a fresh-cut grass bitterness that lingers dry. At 8.2%, it drinks lighter than its strength suggests, making it an approachable Double IPA for an afternoon or early evening when you want fruit-forward hops without harshness.

ABV
8.2%
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
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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
tropical
hoppy
juicy
grassy
orange
Distinctive notes
hazy
smooth drinking
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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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.

deep straw yellowhazy, luminousfine head retentionsoft white foam

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.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpineapple, mangoherbal grassy notes

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.

juicy, smooth-drinkingcitrus, tropical fruitrestrained bitternessdry finish

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.

dry, lingeringgrassy finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mass 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 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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