Troon — Prophet Of Failure TIPA (2025)

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

Prophet Of Failure pours dense and hazy, a glowing opaque pour that signals the heavy hop load within. The nose erupts with juicy tropical fruit, pineapple, ripe mango, and stone-fruit peach, layered over bright citrus zest and a creeping dank, resinous edge. On the palate, pillowy and soft mouthfeel carries waves of hop-forward flavor, where sweet orange and guava give way to herbal, sticky green hop oils. Despite the imperial heft, the finish stays remarkably smooth, with just enough bitterness to keep the lush juiciness in check. A cult-tier Troon TIPA built for hop devotees.

Food Pairing

Pair with spicy Thai green curry or jerk chicken, where the beer’s tropical juiciness tames heat and amplifies fruit-forward sauces. Alternatively, try a sharp aged cheddar or triple-cream brie on crusty bread, letting the soft mouthfeel and dank hop bitterness cut through rich, creamy fat.

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.