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Double IPA

Anderson Valley Brewing Company
United States·Double IPA
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Aromas of light pine, tropical fruit, citrus and apricot rise first, followed by a firm hop flavor, lightly fruity overtones, a light malt character and a lingering hop bitterness. Idaho 7, Citra, Rakau and Trident hops go over pale two-row malt at 8.8% and 110 IBU. More of everything an IPA offers, released in fall.

ABV
8.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter110 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineytropical
hoppy
piney
tropical
citrusy
fruity
resinous
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced light pine and resinous hop character from the Idaho 7, Citra, Rakau and Trident blend.
also:peach,malty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Double IPA

◎ Appearance

Golden amber with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting hue. A dense, creamy head forms on the pour and maintains crisp Schaumkleiden throughout the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, contributing to the beer's vibrant presentation.

golden ambercleardense headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced light pine and resinous hop character from the Idaho 7, Citra, Rakau and Trident blend. Tropical fruit notes—mango and passionfruit—emerge alongside bright citrus zest and a gentle peach undertone. A subtle pale Malz backbone supports the assertive hop profile without overwhelming the aromatic composition.

pine, resinoustropical fruitcitrus, peachhoppy intensity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with firm hop bitterness balanced by lightly fruity overtones that echo the aromatic profile. Mid-palate reveals a complex interplay of citrus, stone fruit and herbaceous pine against a clean, restrained Malz character. The 110 IBU bitterness lingers persistently without harshness, grounding the beer's fuller body and alcohol warmth.

bitter, hoppytropical, citruspine, resinousclean Malz base

◑ Finish

A long, dry finish dominated by lingering hop bitterness and a light astringency. The aftertaste fades gradually with residual pine and citrus notes remaining on the palate.

drylong hoppy finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
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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