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3 Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA

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🌍 United States · Imperial IPA · One of 13 Imperial IPAs in hopIQ

3 Floyds' bruising Imperial IPA. Enormous Centennial and Simcoe hop character with pine resin, tropical fruit and grapefruit peel — all riding a massive malt backbone to an intensely bitter, warming finish. Dreadnaught is 3 Floyds at full volume.

ABV
9.5%
IBU
100
SRM
amber10

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

hoppy
87%
bitter
75%
resinous
75%
citrus
63%
pine
55%
tropical
50%
full-bodied
50%
resin
45%
spicy hops
38%
malty
38%
grapefruit
30%
piney
25%

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About Imperial IPA

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What is a Imperial 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.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 3 Floyds Dreadnaught Imperial IPA

Serve at 10–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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