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Crazy Mike

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A powerful Double IPA with a solid malt backbone balanced by strong bitterness — aroma from five modern hop varieties. Brewed from Pale Ale, Vienna and wheat malt with candi sugar.

ABV
8.5%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSipper

AWARDS

World's Best New Double IPA · 2013
RateBeer
Double IPA
★World's Best New Double IPA — RateBeer (Double IPA)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusytropical
hoppy
citrusy
tropical
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with assertive citrus and tropical fruit notes from the five modern hop varieties, displaying grapefruit, orange peel, and stone fruit character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Crazy Mike

◎ Appearance

Clear golden amber with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The body shows excellent carbonation with a steady stream of small bubbles rising through the liquid.

golden amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with assertive citrus and tropical fruit notes from the five modern hop varieties, displaying grapefruit, orange peel, and stone fruit character. A clean malt backbone emerges beneath—pale and Vienna malt contribute subtle bread and grain undertones without dominance.

citrus, grapefruittropical fruitclean grainmodern hop blend

◐ Taste

Entry is full and slightly boozy, with a solid malt sweetness that anchors the beer before strong bitterness takes hold across the mid-palate. The 100 IBU load is direct and resinous, complemented by lingering citrus and faint tropical stone fruit; the wheat malt and candi sugar add subtle complexity without cloying sweetness.

bold bitternesscitrusy, resinousfull-bodiedmalt sweetness

◑ Finish

Long, dry finish dominated by bittering hops with a gentle warmth from the 8.5% ABV. Citrus and herbal notes persist into the aftertaste.

drylingering bitternesswarm
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
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.

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