Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions
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What is a Double 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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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Fiddlehead Mastermind Double IPA
Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Fiddlehead Mastermind Double IPA
◎ Appearance
Fiddlehead Mastermind presents a beautiful straw-colored body with a tropical glow and inviting hazy character. The haziness indicates a modern dry-hop approach with suspended particles creating excellent visual appeal. Expect solid carbonation with a pillowy, persistent head.
◌ Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright tropical fruit esters—pineapple and cantaloupe leap from the glass with remarkable clarity. Secondary hop character reveals pine resin and grapefruit citrus notes that layer beautifully beneath the fruit-forward profile. A clean, malt-neutral backbone allows the hops to shine without competing aromatic elements.
◐ Taste
The palate opens with juicy tropical fruit sweetness that transitions to assertive hop bitterness mid-drink. Bold resinous pine and citrus character builds toward a pronounced 80 IBU bitterness that's well-integrated rather than harsh. Slight tartness adds complexity and prevents the beer from becoming one-dimensional, while the 8.1% ABV remains well-hidden.
◑ Finish
The finish is notably clean and dry, with lingering pine and citrus bitterness that fades gracefully without astringency. Residual resinous hop character persists pleasantly on the palate without overstaying its welcome.
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