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3 Floyds Zombie Dust

3 Floyds Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

One of the most sought-after pale ales in the world. Single-hopped with Citra, Zombie Dust delivers an explosion of tropical fruit — mango, tangerine and passion fruit — with a clean, dry finish. RateBeer's #1 Pale Ale multiple times. Indiana's most legendary beer.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
orange
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity
Distinctive notes
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 3 Floyds Zombie Dust

Appearance

Zombie Dust presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and lively carbonation visible throughout the glass. A white, persistent head forms with good retention, creating an inviting visual presentation that speaks to the beer's fresh, vibrant character.

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Aroma

The nose is dominated by an explosive tropical fruit bouquet featuring prominent mango, tangerine, and passion fruit notes from the Citra hops. Clean fermentation character allows the hop aromatics to shine without interference, with subtle floral and piney undertones rounding out the profile.

tropical fruitmangocitrusfloral

Taste

The palate delivers an assertive hoppy character with bright citrus and tropical fruit flavors that immediately engage the senses. Mid-palate remains clean and medium-bodied with balanced bitterness and underlying grain sweetness, creating a harmonious foundation for the dominant hop presence.

hoppytropicalcitrus-forwardbalanced

Finish

The finish is notably clean and dry with lingering citrus notes and a pleasant, restrained bitterness that doesn't overstay its welcome. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing without harsh astringency.

drycleancitrus fade
92
hopIQ score
Aroma
95
Taste
92
Appearance
88
Finish
90
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of 3 Floyds Zombie Dust

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with 3 Floyds Zombie Dust

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, clean character as 3 Floyds Zombie Dust will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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