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Tropic Thunder

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A tropical-forward IPA brewed with Mosaic and Galaxy hops. Mango, papaya and citrus aromas with a smooth, hazy body and a clean, moderately bitter finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyfruity
tropical
hoppy
fruity
citrusy
orange
clean
Aroma
The nose immediately bursts with tropical fruit character, showcasing prominent mango and papaya alongside bright citrus notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropic Thunder

◎ Appearance

Tropic Thunder presents a bright golden-amber hue with a distinctly hazy, turbid appearance characteristic of modern IPAs. A thick, creamy white head forms with excellent retention, while active carbonation creates a lively, inviting visual presentation.

golden-amberhazycreamy white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose immediately bursts with tropical fruit character, showcasing prominent mango and papaya alongside bright citrus notes. Mosaic and Galaxy hops deliver additional layers of grapefruit zest and subtle orange peel, creating a vibrant, fruit-forward aromatic profile with clean hop expression.

tropical mangopapayacitrus zestgrapefruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with lush tropical fruit flavors that dominate the mid-palate, balanced by crisp citrus notes and a subtle grainy malt foundation. The 45 IBU bitterness arrives moderately, providing structure without overwhelming the delicate fruit character, and the smooth, hazy body delivers impressive drinkability.

tropical fruit-forwardcitrus-drivenbalanced bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with moderate length, allowing the tropical and citrus notes to fade gracefully. A subtle drying sensation lingers, leaving the palate crisp without any harsh hop residue.

cleanrefreshingcrispmoderate length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
84
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 American IPA

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What is a American 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 American IPA

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