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Mettle is a medium-bodied Double IPA that pairs tropical brightness with hoppy depth. The nose opens with pineapple, mango, and orange, layered beneath a dank hoppy character that grounds the aromatics. On the palate, orange and melon lead, followed by light pineapple and a subtle pithiness that sharpens the finish. The mouthfeel is smooth and pillowy—a texture that softens the beer's 8.4% alcohol and makes it approachable despite its strength. This is a Double IPA built for sipping, where restraint meets complexity.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppyfruitydank
hoppy
fruity
dank
citrusy
orange
tropical
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, and orange—layered beneath a pronounced dank hoppy character that grounds the aromatics.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mettle

◎ Appearance

Mettle presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head. The carbonation is lively without being aggressive, and the beer maintains good lacing as it settles in the glass.

golden, clearfine head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant tropical fruit—pineapple, mango, and orange—layered beneath a pronounced dank hoppy character that grounds the aromatics. Resinous and herbal notes emerge beneath the fruit, creating a complex and inviting bouquet that evolves with each nosing.

tropical fruitdank hopscitrus-forwardherbal, resinous

◐ Taste

Orange and melon enter first on the palate, followed by lighter pineapple notes and a subtle white-pith bitterness that sharpens the mid-palate. The hoppy depth builds steadily without overwhelming the fruit character, and the finish remains clean and dry with a lingering citrus bite.

orange, melonlight pithinesscitrus biteclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is sharp and moderately long, with lingering citrus and a gentle bitterness that fades gracefully. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, leaving no cloying sweetness.

lingering citrusdry fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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About Double IPA

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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

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