Goose Island’s Beer Hug family has built a reputation for big, flavor-forward, high-ABV IPAs in large-format cans, and the newest addition leans further into that identity. Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA checks in at 11% ABV in a 19.2oz single-serve can, with the label confirming it as an Imperial India Pale Ale with natural flavors that contains wheat.
Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA at a glance
| Style | Imperial IPA with natural flavors |
| ABV | 11% |
| Package | 19.2oz single-serve can |
| Brewery | Goose Island Beer Co., Chicago, Illinois |
| Release type | New addition to the Beer Hug family |
| Official tasting notes | Not yet released |
Why we are not scoring this one yet
We normally rate every beer we review, but Goose Island has not published official tasting notes for this release, and it has not reached retail shelves as of this writing. The name, label copy and 11% ABV point toward an intensely citrus-forward Imperial IPA in the mold of the rest of the Beer Hug lineup, but assigning a score or detailed flavor breakdown before the beer is actually out and confirmed would mean guessing. We will update this page with a full tasting once it is released and available to buy.
What we know so far
The label identifies the beer as an Imperial India Pale Ale with natural flavors, specifically noting it contains wheat. “Citrus,” “Blast,” “Tangerine” and “Beer Hug” all point toward an intense, fruit-forward IPA rather than a subtle one. At 11% ABV, it lands among the bigger releases in the Beer Hug family, alongside Goose Island’s other large-format, high-ABV cans.
Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA FAQs
What is Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA?
It is a new 11% ABV Imperial IPA from Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago, part of the brewery’s high-ABV Beer Hug family, flavored with natural tangerine and packaged in a 19.2oz single-serve can.
What is the ABV of the new Goose Island Tangerine IPA?
11% ABV, making it one of the bigger releases in the Beer Hug lineup.
Has Goose Island released official tasting notes for this beer?
Not yet as of this writing. The label confirms the Imperial IPA style, natural tangerine flavor and that it contains wheat, but the brewery has not published full tasting notes or a confirmed release date.
Is Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA available on Saucey?
No. We checked Saucey’s search directly (with delivery set to Los Angeles) and it does not come up yet, which tracks with this still being a pre-release announcement.
Is it on Saucey?
We checked Saucey’s search directly, with delivery set to Los Angeles, and Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA does not come up. That is expected for a beer that has not officially reached retail yet; we will check again once it ships.
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FAQs
Who makes Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA?
Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA is brewed by Goose Island Beer Co. (owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) since 2011).
What kind of beer is Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA?
Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA is an Imperial IPA with natural flavors, at 11% ABV.
How much alcohol is in Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA?
Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA has an ABV of 11%.
Is Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA gluten free?
No. Like most traditional beers, Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA is brewed from barley and/or wheat, both of which contain gluten.
How can I make Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA taste better?
Serve it at the right temperature and in the right glass (see below), or use it as the base for a beer cocktail. Our beer cocktails guide has recipes worth trying.
Where is Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA made?
Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA is brewed by Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago, Illinois.
How do I open Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA without a bottle opener?
A lighter, a sturdy key, a spoon, or the edge of a table all work in a pinch. See our full guide on opening a beer without a bottle opener for 8 methods that actually work.
What glass should I use for Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA?
A standard pint or tulip glass works well for an Imperial IPA with natural flavors like Goose Island Citrus Beer Hug Blast Tangerine IPA: First Look at the New 11% Imperial IPA. See our beer glassware guide for style-by-style recommendations.
Goose Island also has a beer in the American Craft Beer Hall of Fame’s 2026 Landmark Craft Beers class: read our Bourbon County Brand Stout review.
