This Double IPA presents a bold sensory profile defined by its use of 100% American hops and unique additions of mango juice and habanero peppers. It pours a deep amber with a dense, white head. The aroma is a vibrant collision of tropical mango and classic American hop notes—citrus and stone fruit—backed by a subtle hint of unrefined cane sugar. On the palate, a firm bitterness is balanced by fruit-driven sweetness, finishing with a distinctive, glowing habanero heat in the aftertaste. The 8.2% ABV provides a smooth warmth that complements the spicy tingle, resulting in a complex, multifaceted strong ale.
Appearance.Deep amber color (12-14 SRM) with good clarity. Features a moderate-sized, persistent white head with excellent lacing.
Aroma.Intense hop aroma featuring prominent citrus, tropical mango, and stone fruit notes. A supportive, grainy-sweet maltiness is present in the background, enriched by the floral sweetness of unrefined cane sugar. Fermentation is clean with a subtle, well-integrated alcohol presence.
Taste.Strong and complex hop flavors of grapefruit and tropical fruit are immediate. The initial impression is moderately sweet from the mango juice and cane sugar, followed by a moderately high bitterness. The finish is medium-dry, characterized by a lingering hoppy bitterness and a sharp, spicy habanero glow that persists in the retrogusto. Malt character is clean and supportive.
Mouthfeel.Medium-full body with a smooth, creamy texture. Medium-high carbonation. Noticeable alcohol warmth is present but restrained. A distinct spicy tingle and warmth from the habanero is felt on the palate and throat.