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Fruity hop character drives Cheer Team, a double IPA that returned from the vault for the brewery's 30th anniversary. It was created with virtually every hop product known to man, including real hops, and the brewery calls it monstrous and enigmatic. 7.7% ABV, available in August, brewed by 3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana.

ABV
7.7%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityhoppyresinous
fruity
hoppy
resinous
citrusy
Aroma
The nose is dominated by assertive fruity and citrus hop notes—stone fruit, grapefruit, and tropical character predominate, layered with herbal and resinous undertones from the extensive hop blend.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cheer Team

◎ Appearance

Cheer Team presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is crisp and visible, contributing to a lively visual presence characteristic of the Double IPA style.

golden-amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by assertive fruity and citrus hop notes—stone fruit, grapefruit, and tropical character predominate, layered with herbal and resinous undertones from the extensive hop blend. A subtle malt backbone suggests light caramel sweetness beneath the aromatic intensity.

fruity hopscitrusresinoustropical notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, a wave of hop-driven fruitiness enters immediately, with citrus and stone fruit character sustained through the mid-palate. The resinous, piney bitterness develops gradually, reaching around 80 IBU at the midpoint, while the 7.7% ABV provides warmth without becoming harsh or overly boozy in the mouth.

hop-forwardcitrus bitebalanced alcoholclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with resinous bitterness persisting cleanly on the palate. The hop character fades gradually, leaving a pleasant herbal and piney aftertaste without astringency.

dry finishherbal aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Double IPA

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