Beer Review: Shred Beer Co. | Altered Dimensions Hazy Triple IPA
When Shred Beer Co. decides to scale up to a Triple IPA, you can guarantee they are pushing boundaries. Altered Dimensions Hazy Triple IPA is a massive, high-gravity juice bomb that leans into total hop saturation while maintaining the remarkably smooth, pillowy texture that defines elite modern hazy brewing.
It pours a dense, completely opaque, glowing apricot-gold, resembling a fresh glass of tropical fruit juice. A thick, creamy, meringue-like white head sits on top, leaving heavy sheets of lacing as you take your time working through this powerhouse.
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: A hyper-concentrated, heady blast of tropical fruit. Intense aromas of overripe mango, candied pineapple, and passionfruit nectar hit first. As it warms slightly, secondary notes of sweet mandarin orange marmalade, peach rings, and a distinct, dank herbal quality emerge from the heavy dry-hop layers.
- Flavor Profile: The palate is absolutely dripping with saturated hop oils. Huge waves of intense mango puree, papaya, and liquefied stone fruit dominate the front. Mid-sip, a soft, bready malt sweetness provides a plush cushion for the massive hop load. Despite the towering ABV, the alcohol warmth is masterfully hidden, showing up only as a subtle, comforting glow on the back of the throat.
- Mouthfeel: Voluminous, velvety, and exceptionally full-bodied. The use of oats and wheat creates a luxurious, creamy, “soft-serve” texture on the tongue, with a low, gentle carbonation that highlights the beer’s substantial weight.
- Finish: Smooth and remarkably low in bitterness for a beer of this scale. The finish is long and fruit-forward, leaving a coating of sweet tropical resin and citrus zest that gently fades without any harsh, scraping hop burn.
Technical Specifications
Style: Hazy / New England Triple IPA
ABV: 10.2%
Hops: A heavy-handed blend of modern, tropical varieties (such as Citra, Galaxy, or Nelson)
Clarity: Opaque / Saturated Haze
Bitterness: Low
Altered Dimensions is a masterclass in high-gravity brewing. It delivers a colossal saturation of tropical juice flavors wrapped in a plush, velvet texture that hides its formidable strength dangerously well.
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