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Big Weekend

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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 144 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Big Weekend is the stronger sibling of Weekend Vibes, added to the core range in 2022 as a year-round double IPA. A blend of several hop varieties gives a nose of juicy tropical fruit and floral notes. The palate is fuller than the single IPA, with a rounded malt backbone that carries the extra strength and adds a hint of sweetness before the hops return. Bitterness is balanced rather than aggressive, and the finish combines lingering fruit with gentle warmth from the alcohol.

ABV
8.8%
Bitterness
Very bitter62 IBU
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Assertively bitter and very dry.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Weekend

◎ Appearance

Big Weekend presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, sunlit appearance. The head forms with good density and clings to the glass with fine lacing, while the carbonation pattern is active and well-defined throughout the pour.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent head lacingcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced juicy tropical fruit—papaya, mango, and stone fruit—layered with delicate floral and herbal notes from a thoughtful blend of hop varieties. Below the fruit sits a subtle, clean malt base that frames without overwhelming the aromatic character.

tropical fruitfloral and herbaljuicy and invitingclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a fuller body than its single IPA sibling, supported by a rounded malt backbone that carries the 8.8% ABV with grace and introduces a gentle hint of sweetness. The bitterness is measured and integrated rather than sharp, allowing the fruitiness to persist through the mid-palate before a lingering dry finish emerges.

full-bodiedbalanced bitternesslingering fruitsubtle sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and composed, combining echoing tropical fruit notes with a gentle warming sensation from the alcohol. The aftertaste remains clean and fruity without harsh astringency.

long and fruitywarm alcohol presenceclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Big Weekend

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Big Weekend

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same flavor character as Big Weekend will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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