Troon — Guild of Suffering (2025) Imperial Hazy Double IPA 23-9-25

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Guild of Suffering pours dense and opaque, a glowing pour of saturated orange juice topped with pillowy white foam. The aroma erupts with ripe tropical fruit, tearing into pineapple, mango, and sun-warmed peach, layered over fresh citrus zest and a whisper of dank, resinous hops. The palate is plush and impossibly soft, a saturated wave of juicy stone fruit and tangerine pulp gliding across a creamy, low-bitterness frame. Hop-forward yet harmonious, it finishes with lingering guava, candied orange, and a green, herbal dankness that pulls you straight back for another sip.

Food Pairing

Pair with grilled mahi-mahi tacos dressed in mango-habanero salsa and lime crema, where the beer’s tropical hop character amplifies the fruit and tames the heat. Alternatively, serve alongside a sharp aged cheddar with honeycomb and toasted sourdough, letting the soft, juicy mouthfeel balance the cheese’s bite.

About Troon Brewing Company

Troon Brewing Company was founded in 2012 in Hopewell, New Jersey, by husband-and-wife team Chris and Maria Henke. The brewery has built its reputation on an uncompromising commitment to traditional Belgian and mixed-fermentation brewing methods, emphasizing patience, craftsmanship, and the use of exceptional ingredients. Troon specializes in farmhouse ales, saisons, and spontaneously fermented beers, often incorporating local and foraged ingredients that reflect the terroir of their New Jersey location.

The brewery operates with a distinctly artisanal approach, brewing small batches and allowing beers to develop naturally over extended aging periods, sometimes in oak barrels. This dedication to time-intensive processes and wild fermentation has earned Troon a devoted following among craft beer enthusiasts who appreciate complexity and authenticity. The Henkes maintain a small-scale operation that prioritizes quality over quantity, with limited distribution that has only enhanced their cult status within the American craft beer community. Their farmhouse-style taproom reflects the rustic, agricultural aesthetic that informs their brewing philosophy, creating an experience that connects drinkers directly to the traditional European brewing heritage that inspires their work.