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Overall similarity
hopIQ take
Donkey-Hoté if you want a hop-forward punch that doesn't apologize, Freak Parade if you want something slightly more refined and drinkable.
Both sit at nearly identical ABV and IBU, but they're built on different philosophies. Donkey-Hoté swings for the fence with aggressive bitterness and resin; Freak Parade plays it smarter, letting complexity win over brutality. Neither is better—it's about your mood.
At a glance
Generated from the four anchored axes — never hand-written.
Beer DNA
Body
Δ 0
Sweetness
Δ 16
Bitterness
Situations
In words
Donkey-Hoté
Donkey-Hoté hits like its name promises. The first sip is pure pine and grapefruit pith, unapologetic and loud. There's a drying bitterness that sticks around, almost chalky, which makes you want another sip just to confirm it's actually that bold. It's the kind of beer that makes you sit up straighter.
Freak Parade
Freak Parade is more theatrical—it's got layers you actually notice between sips. Citrus up front, but it's honeyed and almost tropical, then a wave of herbal bitterness that doesn't overstay its welcome. The finish is clean without feeling thin. It's confident without being confrontational.
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Similarly hopped
Within Δ 0. Neither reads as noticeably more bitter on this axis.
Bitterness 100 vs 100 · Δ 0
Δ 0
Texture
Δ 5
Only Donkey-Hoté
Shared character
Only Freak Parade