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Dripping In Mango

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Thick and creamy, with waves of ripe tropical sweetness from juicy Alphonso mango and an intense vanilla milkshake vibe. The milkshake ale is loaded with unfermented fruit for maximum flavour and is the second release in the brewery's Dripping series. At 5.5% it contains lactose, so it is a dairy beer.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalvanillafruity
tropical
vanilla
fruity
juicy
clean
hoppy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by ripe Alphonso mango—juicy and tropical, with a prominent vanilla note that reinforces the milkshake character.
not found:piney,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dripping In Mango

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a slightly hazy, soft appearance characteristic of the style. A thick, creamy head forms readily and displays good retention, clinging to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the rich, dense mouthfeel.

pale goldensoft hazecreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by ripe Alphonso mango—juicy and tropical, with a prominent vanilla note that reinforces the milkshake character. Subtle base malt sweetness underpins the fruit, while noble hops contribute gentle herbal whispers without asserting themselves. Lactose adds a soft, creamy quality to the aromatic profile.

ripe mangovanilla milkshakecreamy lactosesubtle herbal

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately thick and creamy on the palate, with generous tropical stone-fruit sweetness unfolding through the mid-palate. Vanilla comes through as a structural element, not a flavor addition, creating a cohesive dessert-like impression. The bitterness is restrained at 40 IBU, allowing sweetness and fruit to lead; subtle hop character emerges on the sides of the tongue without drying the finish.

thick, creamy palatetropical sweetnesssmooth vanillarestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering mango and a faint vanilla echo fading gradually. No harsh drying or astringency; the aftertaste remains smooth and slightly sweet, typical of lactose-forward beers.

clean, moderate lengthmango echosmooth fade
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Milkshake Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Milkshake Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

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