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Cosmic Bowl is a Double IPA from Hop Butcher For The World, the celebrated Chicago hop evangelists who have made a name for themselves across the American craft scene. It pours a hazy, golden-amber with a soft, pillowy white head. The aroma bursts with tropical and citrus notes — ripe mango, tangerine, and a whisper of pine resin. On the palate, a lush, full-bodied malt backbone supports wave after wave of juicy hop character, balancing sweetness with a firm but approachable bitterness. At 8% ABV, the alcohol is seamlessly integrated, lending warmth without heaviness. The finish is long and resinous, leaving a satisfying citrus-forward glow that keeps you reaching for another sip.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicalhoppyresinous
tropical
hoppy
resinous
fruity
piney
citrusy
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—prominent mango and tangerine—layered with bright citrus zest and a subtle pine resin undertone.
also:juicy,malty,orange
not found:floral,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Bowl

◎ Appearance

Cosmic Bowl presents a hazy golden-amber pour with excellent clarity for the style, revealing layers of warm amber beneath a soft, pillowy white head. The head clings persistently to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence without aggressive activity.

golden-amberhazypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe tropical fruit—prominent mango and tangerine—layered with bright citrus zest and a subtle pine resin undertone. These aromatic qualities are characteristic of the brewery's hop-forward philosophy, with the fruity esters well-balanced against herbal and resinous elements. No harsh solvent notes or oxidation are present.

tropical fruitcitrus zestpine resinclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with a lush malt base that delivers subtle sweetness and caramel notes to anchor the hop profile. The mid-palate unfolds with successive waves of juicy citrus and stone fruit character, while a firm but approachable bitterness rises steadily. The 8% ABV is well-concealed, providing warmth and depth without alcohol heat or harshness.

juicyfull-bodiedbalanced bitternesscitrus-forward

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and resinous, leaving a sustained citrus-forward glow on the palate and lingering pine character on the aftertaste. The bitterness fades gradually rather than abruptly, inviting another sip.

long finishresinouscitrus aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
85
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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