King Sue - Double Dry-Hopped
Toppling Goliath Brewing Company

 

 

 

Solid dry hopped IPA. Beautiful cloudy yellow color with a white head. Very tropical with plentiful of tropical fruit notes and citrus, orange juice, grape fruit, papaya, mango rind. Spicy as well because of the dry hopped character, very very spicy in fact with additional herbal hop notes and a carbonated body that builds on the spice. Best of both worlds in terms of hops.

 

 

 

Color: DDH King Sue pours a hazy golden-orange with a rich, slightly creamy appearance, typical of New England-style IPAs. Its opacity is inviting, and a thick, white frothy head crowns the beer, leaving excellent lacing as it settles.
Aroma: The aroma bursts with tropical fruits, led by a strong scent of mango, pineapple, and citrus, especially grapefruit and tangerine. There’s also a hint of peach and papaya, complemented by underlying pine and resin notes. The double dry-hopping of Citra hops shines through, delivering a vibrant, juicy nose.
Palate: On the palate, DDH King Sue is smooth and juicy, with a pillowy mouthfeel. The tropical flavors from the aroma carry over, with ripe mango, pineapple, and passion fruit dominating. A slight citrus bite balances out the sweetness, while the hop bitterness is present but not overpowering. The soft carbonation and hazy body give it a velvety texture, making it incredibly drinkable for a Double IPA.
Overall: DDH King Sue is a standout New England-style Double IPA. Its combination of intense tropical fruit flavors, a balanced hop profile, and smooth mouthfeel make it both bold and approachable. Fans of juicy, hazy IPAs will find this beer a real treat, showcasing why it’s so highly regarded in the craft beer community. Despite its higher ABV (around 7.8%), it remains refreshing and easy to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloudy orange color, like fresh orange juice with pulp, with a modest off white head.
The aroma is tropical fruit and tart citrus.
The taste is mango, pineapple, grapefruit and tangerine overdose, slightly sweet, tart and mildly bitter nicely balanced for loads of flavor. The finish is dry with loads of citrus zest bite.
The body is medium, plenty of good carbonation, crisp but very drinkable with a well hidden ABV. Altogether, this is another great super hazy IPA from Toppling Goliath, almost hop overload but luscious, outstanding.