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Double Pie Assassin

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A hazy double IPA at 8.4% ABV, the double-strength sibling of Pie Assassin, built around Australian-grown Galaxy hops. Passion fruit and pineapple meet grapefruit and citrus, and a resinous pine note rounds out the finish. Thick, creamy and weighty in the body.

ABV
8.4%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
resinoustropicalcitrusy
resinous
tropical
citrusy
piney
hoppy
fruity
Aroma
Galaxy hops deliver a prominent tropical fruit character—passion fruit and pineapple lead the nose, backed by assertive grapefruit and citrus zest.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double Pie Assassin

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with a hazy, opaque quality typical of the style. A thick, persistent white head forms and clings to the glass with good retention. Fine carbonation creates a soft, pillowy mouthfeel.

pale goldenhazythick headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Galaxy hops deliver a prominent tropical fruit character—passion fruit and pineapple lead the nose, backed by assertive grapefruit and citrus zest. A resinous, piney undercurrent emerges as the beer warms, grounding the bright fruit notes with herbal depth.

tropical fruitpassion fruitcitrus zestresinous pine

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical fruit and creamy malt sweetness, building into a full-bodied, weighty mid-palate. Galaxy hops drive citrus and grapefruit flavors forward, with a distinct resinous pine note that adds complexity. Moderate bitterness integrates smoothly without harsh edges, balancing the fruit-forward character.

creamy bodyjuicy tropicalcitrus-forwardpiney resinbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry and lingering, with residual pine resin and grapefruit bitterness fading gradually. The finish leaves a warm, slightly sticky sensation on the palate.

dryresinous aftertastelong finish
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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