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Tin Man

Williams Bros. Brewing Co.
United Kingdom·Tropical IPA
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Pale golden IPA with heavy-hitting tropical fruit and citrus on the nose over light malts. Fruity and balanced: bitterness against slightly sweet tropical and citrus notes, on a Vienna malt backbone. Magnum, Citra, Simcoe, Mosaic, Azacca and Idaho 7. Head Honcho of the Totemic Range, and Gold in the IPA category at the Scottish Beer Awards 2022.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter50 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2022
Scottish Beer Awards
IPA
★Gold — Scottish Beer Awards (IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusy
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical fruit and citrus dominate the nose, with prominent notes of mango, pineapple, and grapefruit.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tin Man

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing that traces the decline of each sip.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit and citrus dominate the nose, with prominent notes of mango, pineapple, and grapefruit. Beneath lies a clean, understated malt foundation that grounds the vibrant hop character without competing for attention.

tropical fruitgrapefruitmango and pineapple

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and stone fruit, drawing immediate impact from the six-hop blend. A crisp bitterness arrives mid-palate and builds steadily, balanced against a subtle sweetness from Vienna malt that keeps the beer drinkable rather than harsh.

citrus-forwardbalanced bitternessslightly sweet

◑ Finish

The bitterness lingers cleanly for several seconds, fading to a dry, refreshing aftertaste with lingering tropical notes. No harshness or metallic edge mars the close.

dry finishrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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 Tropical IPA

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What is a Tropical 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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