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Reckoner

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Reckoner is a single-hop IPA of 6.3%, double dry hopped exclusively with Strata. Sticky pineapple, passionfruit and white grape rise from the glass, followed by layers of resin and a dank note, soft sweetness and a subtle touch of noble hop spice. The grist of pale malt, oats and wheat stays in the background and leaves the stage to the hop, and only a light bitterness comes from the whirlpool. The beer has been brewed since 2020.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
tropicalresinoushoppy
tropical
resinous
hoppy
dank
grassy
noble hop
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by tropical stone fruit—sticky pineapple and passionfruit provide the primary sensory direction.
also:wheat,citrusy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Reckoner

◎ Appearance

Reckoner presents a pale golden hue with slight haziness characteristic of a dry-hopped IPA. The head retention is moderate, settling into a thin, persistent collar. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, supporting the beer's approachability despite its resinous character.

pale goldenslightly hazymoderate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by tropical stone fruit—sticky pineapple and passionfruit provide the primary sensory direction. Beneath this sits a clear resinous hop character with earthy undertones and a subtle dankness. A whisper of white grape and noble hop spice emerges on closer inspection, while the pale malt and oat-wheat foundation remain appropriately restrained.

tropical fruitresinous, dankwhite grapenoble spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters soft and fruit-forward, with pineapple and passionfruit dominating the mid-palate. A structured bitterness arrives without aggression—the 60 IBU whirlpool addition provides definition rather than harshness. The oat and wheat contribute a subtle sweetness and body that balances the hop resin, while a gentle spiced quality lingers through to the swallow.

soft entrytropical sweetnessrestrained bitternessoat smoothness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with residual resin and a fading stone-fruit note persisting on the palate. A dry, slightly peppery quality from the hop spice rounds out the experience without harsh astringency.

clean, dryresinous fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
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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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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