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Daylight Chaser

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Blood orange, papaya and toasty malt shape this dark IPA. Simcoe, Mosaic and Citra hops sit on a grist of pale, wheat, caramel and black malts, fermented with the house ale yeast. Deep mahogany and 6.3% ABV, it is a seasonal release timed to the lengthening days of late winter in Pennsylvania, brewed in Hershey.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
dark30
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
toastyorangehoppy
toasty
orange
hoppy
malty
tropical
caramel
Aroma
Bright citrus notes of blood orange and papaya emerge immediately, layered over a toasty, earthy malt backbone.
also:roasted,dark fruit,citrusy
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Daylight Chaser

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany hue with excellent clarity and a tan, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is lively, evidenced by a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the liquid. Light enters the beer reluctantly, characteristic of the roasted malt foundation.

deep mahoganyclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes of blood orange and papaya emerge immediately, layered over a toasty, earthy malt backbone. Simcoe and Mosaic hops contribute herbal and resinous undertones that frame the stone fruit complexity. A subtle roasted character adds depth without overshadowing the fruity, hop-forward presence.

blood orangetoasty maltpapayaherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with toasted grain and caramel sweetness before tropical hop bitterness arrives mid-palate. Citra hop character brings citrus oil and subtle stone fruit, while black malt contributes roasted cocoa and dried cherry notes. The 60 IBU bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, never harsh, with the 6.3% ABV keeping the body light and approachable.

toasted graintropical hopsmoderate bitternessroasted cocoa

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with citrus and roast lingering gently on the palate. Hop-derived bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a whisper of caramel malt as the final note.

clean dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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 Black IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Black 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.

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