Fortress Imperial Hazy IPA
Icicle Brewing Company
- From:
- Icicle Brewing Company
- Washington, United States
- Style:
- Hazy Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- 8.5%
- Score:
- +7 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.34 | pDev: 8.53%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 09, 2026
- Added:
- Sep 24, 2025
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Introducing Fortress Imperial Hazy IPA, the newest addition to our year-round beer lineup! Brewed with Eclipse, Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops, this awesome new beer is bursting with tropical, citrus, and stone fruit notes and aromas, delivering a juicy punch with a smooth, balanced finish.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by Layphe:
Reviewed by Layphe
4.84/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.84/5 rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
My first review- read with a grain of salt.
I'm new to beer. I typically enjoy pilsners/flavorful lagers or stouts/porters. Now I'm discovering IPAs and this one in particular I felt deseved a review.
Can poured into glass. Golden-yellow with mostly translucent qualities (hazy). Relatively dense head. Lingers for a bit.
Incredible fruit-forward aroma- orage juice/pinapple, mostly.
The flavor is why I was compelled to write something. This might be the best beer I've tasted- even though I haven't really liked other IPAs. It's very easy to drink, considering a hefty 8.5%. Only a little bitterness in the aftertase. Otherwise deliciously fruity without being too sour or lacking malt. I get mostly tangerine, but it's a delightful citrusy fruity blend.
It does feels less carbonated than some other beers. Strong nasal sensations when sipping. It's smooth and juicy.
I like what Icicle is doing, and I definetly plan on restocking this one. Cheers.
Jan 12, 2026I'm new to beer. I typically enjoy pilsners/flavorful lagers or stouts/porters. Now I'm discovering IPAs and this one in particular I felt deseved a review.
Can poured into glass. Golden-yellow with mostly translucent qualities (hazy). Relatively dense head. Lingers for a bit.
Incredible fruit-forward aroma- orage juice/pinapple, mostly.
The flavor is why I was compelled to write something. This might be the best beer I've tasted- even though I haven't really liked other IPAs. It's very easy to drink, considering a hefty 8.5%. Only a little bitterness in the aftertase. Otherwise deliciously fruity without being too sour or lacking malt. I get mostly tangerine, but it's a delightful citrusy fruity blend.
It does feels less carbonated than some other beers. Strong nasal sensations when sipping. It's smooth and juicy.
I like what Icicle is doing, and I definetly plan on restocking this one. Cheers.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by muchloveforhops3 from Montana
4.23/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
19.2oz can picked up at Safeway in North Spokane, WA
Poured into a Crux willi becher
P lightly hazy gold/orange w/ a 1-2f white head; good retention; heavy lace left behind
N med to med-bold nose of sweet juicy tropical and stone fruit notes; a bit of white grape as well; inviting
T follows nose with juicy tropical and stone fruit; light-med crackery biscuity malt supports; very nice
Mf med bodied w/ med carb
O a diggable juicy hazy DIPA; nicely done; drinks well
Review date: 03.08.26
Can date: not captured
May 09, 2026Poured into a Crux willi becher
P lightly hazy gold/orange w/ a 1-2f white head; good retention; heavy lace left behind
N med to med-bold nose of sweet juicy tropical and stone fruit notes; a bit of white grape as well; inviting
T follows nose with juicy tropical and stone fruit; light-med crackery biscuity malt supports; very nice
Mf med bodied w/ med carb
O a diggable juicy hazy DIPA; nicely done; drinks well
Review date: 03.08.26
Can date: not captured
Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania
3.96/5 rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev -8.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Canned on: 12-23-25
Many thx to muchloveforhops3 for this can!
A - Really hazy light medium golden tan with dense frothy lacing.
S - Tropical, citrus, papaya, some fruity spiciness, and some berry.
T - Faded tropical fruit, papaya, berry, citrus, along with some delicate pine and citrus bitterness on the back side.
M - Medium body with gentle carbonation that finishes soft on the palate.
O - An unobtrusive and easy drinking D-IPA!
Mar 15, 2026Many thx to muchloveforhops3 for this can!
A - Really hazy light medium golden tan with dense frothy lacing.
S - Tropical, citrus, papaya, some fruity spiciness, and some berry.
T - Faded tropical fruit, papaya, berry, citrus, along with some delicate pine and citrus bitterness on the back side.
M - Medium body with gentle carbonation that finishes soft on the palate.
O - An unobtrusive and easy drinking D-IPA!
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