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Mango Wowie

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Real mango plus Cashmere and Citra hops add up to a blast of tropical fruit in Mango Wowie, a 6.2% hazy IPA from Asheville's Wicked Weed. It is dry-hopped with Cashmere and HBC 586. The brewery behind it started as a downtown brewpub in 2012. Silver in the Fruit IPA category at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
U.S. Open Beer Championship
Fruit IPA
★Silver — U.S. Open Beer Championship (Fruit IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalfruityhoppy
tropical
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
Bright tropical fruit forward, with distinct mango leading the charge alongside notes of passionfruit and peach from the Cashmere and Citra hops.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mango Wowie

◎ Appearance

Pale golden yellow with a slight haze from suspended yeast and proteins, characteristic of the style. The head is soft and pillowy, with fine carbonation that rises steadily. Lacing clings moderately to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldenhazyfine carbonationsoft head

◌ Aroma

Bright tropical fruit forward, with distinct mango leading the charge alongside notes of passionfruit and peach from the Cashmere and Citra hops. Subtle citrus zest and light herbaceous undertones emerge on the second pass, with a clean, yeasty backdrop that does not intrude.

mango, passionfruitcitrus zesttropical fruitclean yeast

◐ Taste

Juicy entry of fresh mango and stone fruit, supported by a light Malz sweetness that provides structure without heaviness. The mid-palate is crisp and refreshing, with moderate bittering around 50 IBU creating balance rather than assertive hop burn. The finish is clean and dry, with lingering citrus and tropical notes fading smoothly.

juicy mangocrisp, balanced bitternessdry finishrefreshing

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is moderately short, with mango and citrus accents gradually receding to leave a pleasant dryness on the palate. A gentle warmth from the 6.2% ABV is felt but never harsh.

drytropical aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
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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About Hazy IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hazy 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.

Finding a similar Hazy IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hazy, fruity character as Mango Wowie will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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