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Tropical DNA

Green Flash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Hazy IPA · One of 64 Hazy IPAs in hopIQ

Green Flash's hazy — soft, juicy, and squarely in the New England lineage. Mango, pineapple and passionfruit hop character over an oat-and-wheat-thickened body. Low bitterness, pillowy mouthfeel, opaque orange in the glass. If Soul Style is the West Coast handshake, Tropical DNA is the beach-day hug. Made in a warm-water climate, tastes like one.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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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

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Hazy IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
juicy
tropical
orange
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
hazy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical DNA

Appearance

Opaque orange-gold in the glass, visibly turbid from suspended yeast and grain matter characteristic of the New England hazy style. A pillowy, creamy head forms and clings persistently to the sides, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Fine carbonation supports the soft, cloudy presentation without aggression.

opaque orangecreamy headhazy throughout

Aroma

The nose leads with bright mango and pineapple, followed by passionfruit and stone fruit notes from the Edelhopfen selection. Soft, wheaten grain undertones and a faint oat-derived sweetness provide grounding without dominance. No sharp or metallic notes; the profile remains rounded and inviting.

mango, pineapplepassionfruitsoft grain sweetness

Taste

Entry is juicy and soft, with tropical stone fruit flavors unfolding across the palate without hop bite. The oat and wheat base thickens the mouthfeel into something creamy and full-bodied despite modest ABV, while the 50 IBU bitterness sits low and integrated. Mid-palate remains smooth and fruit-forward, finishing clean rather than astringent.

juicy tropical fruitlow bitternesscreamy body

Finish

Medium finish with gentle fade of mango and passionfruit notes lingering softly on the palate. No harsh drying or sharp aftertaste; the beer concludes as it begins—approachable and refreshing.

soft tropical fadeclean finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tropical DNA

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 Tropical DNA

About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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 Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, hazy character as Tropical DNA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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