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Bluey is a limited-release red IPA at 6.0 percent, brewed in small batches. A rich, toasty malt backbone gives the beer its colour and a hint of nuttiness, while the hops bring a resinous citrus punch. The first impression is a sherbet-like zing, followed by sweet toasted malt in the middle and a pronounced bitterness that bites back before a clean, dry finish that lingers briefly.

ABV
6.0%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Resinous 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
toastyresinousclean
toasty
resinous
clean
roasted
citrusy
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced toasted and roasted malt notes, underscored by a subtle nuttiness that grounds the profile.
also:nutty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bluey

◎ Appearance

Bluey presents a deep amber to light copper hue, characteristic of the red IPA style at SRM 8. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. Carbonation is crisp and visible, lending an inviting, lively presentation.

deep amberclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced toasted and roasted malt notes, underscored by a subtle nuttiness that grounds the profile. Resinous citrus hops emerge prominently, bringing forward candied orange and pine without overwhelming the malt foundation. A clean fermentation character allows these layers to remain distinct and balanced.

toasted maltresinous citrusroasted notesnutty undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bright, sherbet-like zest that commands immediate attention, followed swiftly by the beer's rich toasted and roasted malt backbone. Mid-palate sweetness emerges before transitioning into a pronounced resinous bitterness that builds deliberately without harshness. The hop character remains assertive throughout, delivering resin and citrus alongside the structured malt sweetness.

sherbet zingtoasted malt backboneresinous bitternesscitrus-forward hops

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the bitterness persisting briefly before fading gracefully. A lingering dryness remains on the palate, leaving a trail of residual resin and subtle nuttiness.

dry finishlingering bitternessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
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 Red IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red 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 Red IPA

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