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Tropical Mist

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🌍 United States · Blonde Ale · One of 43 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Tropical Mist is a citrus blonde ale named after the mist rising off the Costa Rican jungle after rain, where the brewery's story began. It is fermented with the house yeast used for the brewery's murky IPAs and brewed with crushed organic Valencia oranges. It pours a slightly hazy straw colour. Bright orange and lemon meringue lead the aroma, followed on the palate by vanilla, lemon and a biscuit malt note, carried by a smooth, medium body.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Blonde Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
tropical
Distinctive notes
vanilla
hazy
Malt character
maltybready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Mist

◎ Appearance

Tropical Mist presents a slightly hazy straw colour with fine, persistent carbonation. The light cloudiness, derived from the house yeast character, catches the light softly without obscuring definition. Head retention is moderate, with delicate lacing that clings to the glass.

straw, hazyfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus dominates the nose, with distinct orange and lemon meringue notes leading the profile. A subtle vanilla undertone emerges beneath the fruit, complemented by a gentle herbaceous whisper from the noble hops. The overall impression is refreshing and inviting, without aggressive hop character.

orange, lemonvanillabright citrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright lemon and vanilla notes that carry through a smooth, medium body. A supporting biscuit malt backbone provides subtle sweetness and structure without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 15 IBU, allowing the citrus and vanilla to maintain prominence through the mid-palate.

lemon, vanillabiscuit maltsmooth, refreshing

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with lingering lemon zest fading into a soft malt echo. The aftertaste remains crisp and inviting, encouraging the next sip without astringency.

dry finishcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Tropical Mist

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Tropical Mist

About Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Blonde Ale?

Blonde Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Blonde Ale

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

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