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Zeus

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An extra heavy IPA built on the intensely fruity hops Citra and Simcoe: mango and candy-sweet fruit up front, light in colour, and a firmly bitter finish to answer it, all from an extra heavy IPA recipe. Named for the father of the Greek gods, who loves hurling lightning bolts and visits mortals in many animal shapes.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitytropicalhoppy
fruity
tropical
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe mango and stone fruit notes from the Citra and Simcoe hops, complemented by a subtle candy-like sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zeus

◎ Appearance

Zeus presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright luminosity typical of the style. A dense white head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass walls, displaying fine Schaumkleiden. Carbonation is brisk and sustained, with active bubble chains rising through the body.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe mango and stone fruit notes from the Citra and Simcoe hops, complemented by a subtle candy-like sweetness. Tropical citrus and pine resin emerge in the middle notes, while underlying Malz support provides a light, clean grain foundation without any rough edges.

ripe mangotropical citruscandy-sweetpine resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold fruity sweetness—mango and candied stone fruit dominate the entry and mid-palate phases. A full-bodied, syrupy mouthfeel carries these fruit flavors forward, while a firm, well-integrated bitterness (60 IBU) builds steadily to assert control. The finish pivots decisively toward hop-driven dryness without harshness.

mango-forwardfull-bodiedfruit-drivenassertive bitterness

◑ Finish

The bitterness persists long and dry, underpinned by subtle citrus pith and herbal hop character. Residual sweetness fades gracefully, leaving a clean, refreshing aftertaste that invites the next sip.

long, dry finishcitrus pithclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
86
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 Double IPA

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What is a Double 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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