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Tropical DNA

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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
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
tropicalhoppyjuicy
tropical
hoppy
juicy
fruity
wheat
orange
Aroma
The nose leads with bright mango and pineapple, followed by passionfruit and stone fruit notes from the Edelhopfen selection.
also:citrusy
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

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
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 Hazy IPA

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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

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