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Stargazer

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A 6.0% sour IPA that the brewery calls a returning favourite; first released in 2022, it came back as part of the tenth-anniversary series. Vocation describes a refreshing, hoppy beer that joins the tartness of a sour to the fruity softness of a hazy IPA, with subtle notes of passionfruit and honey and a crisp, zingy finish; its keywords are tangy, citrus and fruity. Tasters find plenty of citrus, a sweet honey edge, moderate acidity and a short aftertaste.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Strongly 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
citrusysourfruity
citrusy
sour
fruity
hoppy
tart
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit peel—alongside subtle tropical fruit character reminiscent of passionfruit.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stargazer

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with a hazy, turbid character typical of the style. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with notable lacing. Bright carbonation is evident throughout, giving the beer an inviting, lively presence.

golden, hazypersistent headbright carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent citrus notes—lemon and grapefruit peel—alongside subtle tropical fruit character reminiscent of passionfruit. Beneath the bright hop profile lies a gentle sweetness of honey and soft Edelhopfen florals, with a whisper of yeast-driven fruitiness supporting the composition.

citrus peelpassionfruit, honeyfloral Edelhopfen

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a zesty citrus bite balanced by moderate acidity that lends tartness without harshness. Fruity softness unfolds across the mid-palate, with honey providing roundness and depth. Moderate bitterness sits in the background, allowing the sour character and hop-driven citrus to remain center stage.

tart, balancedhoney softnesscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and zingy, with the acidity lingering briefly before fading to a short, clean aftertaste. No harsh edges remain; the beer concludes refreshing and dry.

crisp, shortdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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 Sour IPA

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What is a Sour 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.

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