WeldWerks Extra Extra Juicy Bits
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Tasting Notes
The aroma hits with a concentrated wave of tropical fruit — ripe mango, passionfruit, and tangerine dominate, backed by a softer stone fruit undercurrent. On the palate, the hops are lush and pillowy rather than sharp, delivering juicy citrus and tropical flavors without a hard bitter edge. The body is full and slightly viscous in the way well-made hazy double IPAs tend to be, with oats or wheat likely lending that soft, rounded mouthfeel. The finish fades gently, leaving a mild, pleasant bitterness and a lingering fruit sweetness rather than a resinous punch.
About the Brewery
WeldWerks is based in Greeley, Colorado, founded in 2015, and built a serious national reputation largely on the back of their hazy IPA program. Their Juicy Bits series — of which this is an imperial iteration — became a benchmark in the Colorado craft scene and drew significant attention on trading forums. They also produce well-regarded stouts and barrel-aged offerings, but hazy IPAs remain their signature calling card.
Food Pairings
Spicy Thai curry works well here because the beer's tropical fruit character mirrors the dish's aromatics while softening the heat. Pulled pork with a fruit-forward barbecue sauce finds a natural complement in the mango and citrus notes. Fish tacos with mango salsa echo the beer's flavor profile without competing with it. A young, creamy brie or triple-cream cheese lets the beer's sweetness contrast against the fat and salt. Grilled shrimp with a citrus glaze bridges the gap between the food's char and the beer's bright fruitiness.
Style Guide
American Double or Imperial IPAs are essentially amplified versions of the American IPA — more hops, more malt to balance them, and higher alcohol, typically landing between 7.5% and 10%. The style originated in the early 2000s as American craft brewers pushed hop intensity further, with Russian River's Pliny the Elder often cited as a definitive early example. The hazy or New England substyle, which this beer falls into, trades the resinous bitterness of West Coast doubles for soft, tropical hop character and a cloudy, unfiltered appearance, distinguishing it clearly from its sharper, drier West Coast counterparts.