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Zombie Ice

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Pine leads in this undead double pale ale, built on an unholy amount of Citra hops. It heralds the zombie evolution after the dust has settled from the apocalypse. Debuted in 2023 with artwork by Simon Bisley, at 8.5% ABV and 55 IBU, available year-round and brewed by 3 Floyds in Munster, Indiana.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter55 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
pineycitrusyhoppy
piney
citrusy
hoppy
resinous
clean
malty
Aroma
Pine resin dominates the nose with assertive presence, supported by bright citrus notes from the Citra hop bill.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zombie Ice

◎ Appearance

Zombie Ice presents a bright golden-amber hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation visible throughout. The head forms quickly and holds with steady retention, displaying fine white foam that leaves delicate lacing on the glass as it recedes.

golden-amberclearstrong carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Pine resin dominates the nose with assertive presence, supported by bright citrus notes from the Citra hop bill. Behind the hop-forward character lies a clean, subtle malt foundation that adds balance without overshadowing the herbal and aromatic hop expression.

pine resinbright citrusCitra hopsclean malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with pine and resinous notes charging the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops citrus complexity alongside a moderate, building bitterness that lingers without becoming harsh. Light malt sweetness provides necessary counterpoint to the hop intensity, maintaining drinkability despite the 8.5% ABV.

piney, resinouscitrus bitemoderate bitternessbalanced malt

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with hop bitterness persisting into the aftertaste. Pine and citrus notes fade gradually, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishlingering bitternesscrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

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About Pale Ale

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What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

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