Troon Brewing Towering Presence | Hazy IPA New Jersey

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Towering Presence lives up to its name from the very first pour, exhibiting the hallmark opaque, golden-amber haze that Troon Brewing has built its cult reputation on out of Hopewell, New Jersey. The pour yields a soft, pillowy white head with commendable retention, leaving delicate lacing along the glass as it recedes. On the nose, an immediate and generous wave of tropical aromatics takes centre stage: ripe mango, sun-kissed pineapple, and juicy peach mingle with a supporting thread of zesty citrus rind and a whisper of freshly cut grass. The palate is enveloped in that signature Troon creaminess — a full, velvet-like mouthfeel born of heavily oated grain bills and unfiltered precision.

Bitterness is deliberately restrained, allowing the fruity hop resins to shine across a backdrop of subtle sweetness and doughy malt. Key flavour notes pivot from tangerine and white grape through to a faint floral undercurrent. The finish is clean yet lingering, with a pleasant hop-derived warmth that invites the next sip. Best enjoyed fresh to honour the vibrant aromatics, though Troon’s acclaimed structural integrity means this beer holds its character admirably even weeks after release.

Food Pairing

Troon Brewing Towering Presence pairs beautifully with spicy Thai green curry — the beer’s tropical fruit-forward hop character and pillowy mouthfeel provide a cooling contrast to the heat of lemongrass and chilli. For a second pairing, serve alongside a creamy burrata with heirloom tomato and basil: the milky richness of the cheese softens the hop bitterness, while the fresh acidity of the tomato echoes the beer’s citrus notes.

Troon Brewing Towering Presence