Troon — Hazard of the Trade 15-08-25

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

The nose opens with intense tropical fruit and citrus—ripe mango, passionfruit, and candied orange peel—layered over a soft piney resinous backbone. A hint of floral hops emerges alongside stone fruit notes. On the palate, the beer reveals a pillowy, almost creamy texture supporting waves of juicy hop character: tangerine, guava, and subtle grapefruit balanced by a restrained bitterness. The 8.2% alcohol integrates seamlessly into the lush body. The finish is moderately bitter with lingering resinous qualities and a pleasant tropical sweetness that fades gradually, leaving pine and citrus oil impressions.

Food Pairing

This robust hazy IPA pairs beautifully with spicy Thai green curry, where the beer’s tropical fruit notes complement the coconut milk while the hop bitterness cuts through rich, aromatic spices. Alternatively, consider aged cheddar or Gruyère—the beer’s resinous hop character and sweetness balance the sharp, nutty complexity of the cheese while cleansing the palate between bites.

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.

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